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- واژهنامه · Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary 1 dumb n. Pronunciation: ' dəm Function: adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Old English; akin to Old High German tumb mute Date: before 12th century 1 a : lacking the human power of speech < dumb animals> b of a person often offensive : lacking the ability to speak 2 : temporarily unable to speak (as from shock or astonishment) <struck dumb with fear> 3 : not expressed in uttered words < dumb grief> 4 : SILENT also : TACITURN 5 : lacking some usual attribute or accompaniment especially : having no means of self-propulsion <a dumb barge> 6 a : lacking intelligence : STUPID b : showing a lack of intelligence <asking dumb questions> c : requiring no intelligence < dumb luck> 7 : not having the capability to process data <a dumb terminal> ― compare INTELLIGENT 3a synonyms see STUPID –dumb·ly \ ' dəm-lē\ adverb –dumb·ness noun usage There is evidence that, when applied to persons who cannot speak, dumb has come to be considered offensive.]]> 2 dumb n. Function: transitive verb Date: 1607 : to make silent : DEADEN <would lie around, dumb ed by the drugs ― Norman Mailer>]]> dumb (as used in expressions) n. dumb cane dumb down dumb show ]]>