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Profundity
The depth of thought, feeling, or significance; the quality of being deeply insightful or meaningful.
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Picture a scholar diving into a vast ocean of ideas; each layer you explore reveals a richer, more intricate meaning, until you reach a shimmering floor of insight—the profundity of the discussion.
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Sounds Like
pruh-FUN-duh-tee
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Looks Like
resembles the adjective 'profound' with the -ity suffix
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Remember This
Profundity is the noun form of 'profound.' It is more common in formal or literary contexts. The adjective 'profound' is more frequently used in everyday language.
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Other Forms
profunditiesnoun
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depth, insight, significance, gravitas, sagacity, wisdom
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Note
Profundity refers to intellectual or emotional depth, not just physical depth. Be careful not to replace it with 'depth' in every context; use 'depth' for physical measurements or in more casual writing while 'profundity' conveys serious significance or complexity.
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Examples
- The profundity of her analysis impressed the panel of judges.
- The novel explores the profundity of human suffering and resilience.
Synonyms
depthprofoundnessinsightgravitassagacity
Antonyms
shallownesssuperficialityfrivolity
Etymology
From Latin profunditas (depth), from profundus 'deep'; formed with the suffix -ity to denote the state or quality of being deep.
Mnemonic
Mnemonic: PRO + FUND + ITY — picture a fund of knowledge so deep you have to dive to access its full depth; that depth is profundity.
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