Definition Synonyms
Definition of mutism - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
behavior healthTECH. inability or unwillingness to talk, even though voice ability is normalTECH.
- The therapist recognized her mutism despite her normal speech at home.
2.
early deafnessTECH. lack of speech development due to early deafnessTECH.
- Mutism in children with early deafness requires special education.
Expressions with mutism
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condition causing inability to speak due to motor issues
The patient was diagnosed with kinetic mutism after the stroke.
condition of being unable to hear and speak
Deaf-mutism requires specialized educational strategies..
Origin of mutism
Latin, mutus (silent)
Terms with mutism included in their meaning
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mutism
complete inability to speak
Examples of mutism in a sentence
The therapist distinguished between elective mutism and language disorders. Early intervention can help manage mutism in deaf children. Mutism often requires a tailored educational approach.
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- French:mutisme, ...
- German:Mutismus, ...
- Italian:mutismo, ...
- Spanish:mutismo, ...
- Portuguese:mutismo, ausência de fala, ...
- Chinese:缄默症, 失语症, ...
- Japanese:緘黙, 無言症, ...
- Arabic:خَرَس, عَدَم تَطَوُّر النُطْق, ...
- Hebrew:אַלְמוּת, אִלְּמוּת, ...
- Russian:мутизм, ...
- Ukrainian:мутизм, мовчання, ...
- Hindi:मूकता, वाक्-अभाव, ...
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