mutism
ˈmjuːtɪzəm
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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.
dumbness silence speechlessness
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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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  1. French:mutisme, ...
  2. German:Mutismus, ...
  3. Italian:mutismo, ...
  4. Spanish:mutismo, ...
  5. Portuguese:mutismo, ausência de fala, ...
  6. Chinese:缄默症, 失语症, ...
  7. Japanese:緘黙, 無言症, ...
  8. Arabic:خَرَس, عَدَم تَطَوُّر النُطْق, ...
  9. Hebrew:אַלְמוּת, אִלְּמוּת, ...
  10. Russian:мутизм, ...
  11. Ukrainian:мутизм, мовчання, ...
  12. Hindi:मूकता, वाक्-अभाव, ...

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