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profound
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
Superlative
most profound
Comparative
more profound
gradable
Examples
The novel had a profound impact on readers, prompting deep reflection on the human condition.
02
having or displaying a lot of knowledge or great understanding
Examples
As an anthropologist, she had developed a profound understanding of cultural traditions through decades of field work.
03
deeply rooted or situated
Examples
The profound underwater trench reaches depths that are difficult to explore.
04
requiring a lot of thought or deep study
Examples
Doctors are faced with making profound treatment decisions that impact patients' lives and require weighing many factors.
Profound
01
the deepest or most distant part of something, often used to describe the extreme depths of the ocean
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Uncountable
Plural form
profound
Examples
The research vessel ventured into the profound of the Atlantic Ocean, exploring its uncharted depths.
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