👉 In linguistics, "outhearing" is a type of hearing loss that occurs when the inner ear does not work properly. This can happen due to various reasons such as damage from injuries or infections, or when there is an imbalance in blood flow to the inner ear caused by conditions like tinnitus (ringing in the ears). Outhearing can also be associated with other medical conditions such as meningitis (inflammation of the brain) and may require treatment.
