Definition: unable to speak because of hereditary deafness
Similar words: unarticulate, inarticulate
Definition: without or deprived of the use of speech or words
Usage: inarticulate beasts; remained stupidly inarticulate and saying something noncommittal; inarticulate with rage; an inarticulate cry
Synonyms: silent
Definition: having a frequency below or above the range of human audibility
Usage: a silent dog whistle
Similar words: inaudible, unhearable
Definition: impossible to hear; imperceptible by the ear
Usage: an inaudible conversation
Definition: not made to sound
Usage: the silent `h' at the beginning of `honor'; in French certain letters are often unsounded
Similar words: inaudible, unhearable
Definition: impossible to hear; imperceptible by the ear
Usage: an inaudible conversation
Definition: failing to speak or communicate etc when expected to
Usage: the witness remained silent
Similar words: uncommunicative, incommunicative
Definition: not inclined to talk or give information or express opinions
Synonyms: understood, tacit, silent
Definition: implied by or inferred from actions or statements
Usage: gave silent consent; a tacit agreement; the understood provisos of a custody agreement
Similar words: implicit, inexplicit
Definition: implied though not directly expressed; inherent in the nature of something
Usage: an implicit agreement not to raise the subject; there was implicit criticism in his voice; anger was implicit in the argument; the oak is implicit in the acorn
Synonyms: still, soundless, silent
Definition: marked by absence of sound
Usage: a silent house; soundless footsteps on the grass; the night was still
Similar words: quiet
Definition: free of noise or uproar; or making little if any sound
Usage: a quiet audience at the concert; the room was dark and quiet