ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Numbness

Definition & Meaning

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Numbness is a noun meaning Absent or reduced sensitivity to cutaneous stimulation.

Meaning

Absent or reduced sensitivity to cutaneous stimulation.

More Meanings

  1. Inability or reduced ability to experience emotion.

Word Forms

Synonyms for numbness

Depending on context, synonyms include hypoesthesia.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include dizziness, hypoesthesia, deadness, torpor, stupor, insensitivity.

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