deaf is an adjective and deafness is a noun. How it is used is based on how English sentence is used. so, they both are the same meaning but used in a different way.
I am deaf. right way.
I am deafness. wrong way
my deafness does not define me. right way
my deaf does not define me. wrong way
get it? It seems some deaf people think deafness mean mouth/ears. That is not what it means.
deaf is an adjective and deafness is a noun. How it is used is based on how English sentence is used. so, they both are the same meaning but used in a different way.
I am deaf. right way.
I am deafness. wrong way
my deafness does not define me. right way
my deaf does not define me. wrong way
get it? It seems some deaf people think deafness mean mouth/ears. That is not what it means.
gamaswanderings 5 months ago