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profound

2 entries found.

Main Entry:
1pro·found 
          Listen to the pronunciation of 1profound
Pronunciation:
\prə-ˈfand, prō-\
Function:
adjective
Etymology:
Middle English, from Anglo-French parfunt, profond deep, from Latin profundus, from pro- before + fundus bottom — more at pro-, bottom
Date:
14th century
1 a: having intellectual depth and insight b: difficult to fathom or understand2 a: extending far below the surface b: coming from, reaching to, or situated at a depth : deep-seated <a profound sigh>3 a: characterized by intensity of feeling or quality b: all encompassing : complete <profound sleep> <profound deafness>
pro·found·ly 
          Listen to the pronunciation of profoundly \-ˈfan(d)-lē\ adverb
pro·found·ness 
          Listen to the pronunciation of profoundness \-ˈfan(d)-nəs\ noun


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