Dumbness

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Dumbness

Dumbness (/dʌmnəs/), also known as speechlessness, is a condition characterized by the inability or significant difficulty to use language due to disability, trauma, or a medical condition affecting the areas of the brain responsible for language.

Etymology

The term "dumbness" originates from the Old English dumb, meaning "mute, silent". It was used to describe those who could not speak, often due to a physical or mental disability.

Related Terms

  • Aphasia: A condition that robs you of the ability to communicate. It can affect your ability to speak, write and understand language, both verbal and written.
  • Dysarthria: A motor speech disorder resulting from neurological injury, characterized by poor articulation of phonemes.
  • Muteness: A speech disorder which an individual lacks the ability to speak.
  • Speech disorder: A type of communication disorder where 'normal' speech is disrupted.

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