profundity

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The state of being profound; magnitude, gravity, or intensity.
  2. Deep intellect or insight.
  3. A great depth; a deep place.
  4. Depth; the state of possessing great downwards extent.

Pronunciation

prəfŭn′dĭtē /pɹəˈfʌndɪti/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-profundity.wav

Word forms

profundity profundities

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English profundite, from Middle French profondite or its etymon Latin profunditās; by surface analysis, prof(o)und + ity. Compare profoundness.

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