Deafest

/ˈdɛfəst/ adjective

Definition

Superlative form of 'deaf'; the most unable to hear among a group.

Etymology

From 'deaf' + '-est' superlative suffix. English uses '-est' for superlatives of short adjectives, marking the extreme degree of the quality.

Kelly Says

The superlative 'deafest' shows fascinating linguistic patterns—it's rare to use because we typically say 'completely deaf' rather than comparing degrees of total hearing loss.

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