Profundity

Pronunciation: /prəˈfʌndəti/

Definitions of profundity

noun the quality of being profound; great depth of intellect, feeling, or meaning

Example Sentences

A1 I don't understand the profundity of this poem.

A2 The profundity of her emotions was evident in her eyes.

B1 The novel delves into the profundity of human nature.

B2 His speech was filled with profound profundity.

C1 The professor's lecture on quantum physics was full of profundity.

C2 The artist's work is known for its depth and profundity.

Examples of profundity in a Sentence

formal The speaker's lecture on the topic delved into the profundity of the subject matter.

informal I never realized the profundity of her words until I really thought about it.

slang I was blown away by the profundity of that movie, it really made me think.

figurative The artist's painting captured the profundity of human emotion in a way that words cannot express.

Grammatical Forms of profundity

• plural: profundities
• comparative: more profound
• superlative: most profound
• present tense: profundity
• future tense: will be profound
• perfect tense: has been profound
• continuous tense: is being profound
• singular: profundity
• positive degree: profound
• infinitive: to be profound
• gerund: profundity
• participle: profound

Origin and Evolution of profundity

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'profundity' originated from the Latin word 'profundus' meaning 'deep' or 'bottomless'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'profundity' has evolved to represent not just physical depth, but also intellectual depth and complexity.