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Definition of deafblind

deafblind

/ˌdɛfˈblaɪnd/
deaf · blind
Plural:deafblind
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• adjective

1

Having a combined loss of hearing and sight to a degree that significantly affects communication, mobility, and access to information.

Example

"The community center offers tactile sign language classes for deafblind individuals and their families."

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• noun

1

A person who has a combined loss of hearing and sight; (with 'the') such people considered collectively.

Example

"Refreshable braille displays have greatly improved digital access for the deafblind."

Word Nuance & Usage

The unhyphenated spelling 'deafblind' is widely preferred by disability organizations and community members to emphasize that combined hearing and vision loss is a unique condition rather than merely the sum of deafness and blindness.

• Rhymes for deafblind

• Nearby Words

deadwood
deadzone
deaf
deafblind
deafen
deafening
deafeningly

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Deafblind. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/deafblind
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