Depth

Pronunciation: /dɛθ/

Definitions of depth

noun the extent, measurement, or dimension downward, backward, or inward

Example Sentences

A1 The pool has a shallow depth, perfect for children to play in.

A2 She dove into the ocean and marveled at the depth of the underwater world.

B1 The novel explores the depth of human emotions and relationships.

B2 The scientist conducted a study to measure the depth of the ocean floor.

C1 The artist's paintings have a depth of meaning that resonates with viewers.

C2 The philosopher delved into the depth of existential questions in his latest book.

Examples of depth in a Sentence

formal The ocean's depth is a mysterious and unexplored part of our planet.

informal I never realized the depth of your knowledge on this subject.

slang That movie had some serious depth to its storyline.

figurative Her words had a depth of emotion that touched my heart.

Grammatical Forms of depth

• past tense: deepened
• plural: depths
• comparative: deeper
• superlative: deepest
• present tense: deepens
• future tense: will deepen
• perfect tense: has deepened
• continuous tense: is deepening
• singular: depth
• positive degree: deep
• infinitive: to deepen
• gerund: deepening
• participle: deepened

Origin and Evolution of depth

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'depth' originated from the Old English word 'deop', which is derived from the Proto-Germanic word 'deupaz'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'depth' has retained its meaning of the distance from the top or surface to the bottom of something, but it has also been extended to metaphorical contexts to describe intensity, complexity, or profundity.