anacusic
|an-a-cu-sic|
C2
/ˌænəˈkjuːsɪk/
total deafness
Etymology
Etymology Information
'anacusic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'anakousis,' where 'an-' meant 'without' and 'akousis' meant 'hearing.'
Historical Evolution
'anakousis' transformed into the modern English word 'anacusic' through medical terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without hearing,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or characterized by total deafness.
The patient was diagnosed as anacusic after the accident.
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Last updated: 2025/07/26 12:21