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profound

adj.
C1 Advanced Oxford US //pɹoʊˈfaʊnd// UK //pɹəfˈaʊnd// pro·found Archaic

adj. showing great knowledge or deep thought. You use it to describe something that has a very big effect or a deep meaning.

adj. showing or requiring great insight or intellectual depth; having a significant and far-reaching impact on a situation or person.


SIMPLE

The book had a profound effect on my life.

CONTEXTUAL

The discovery of the new medicine had a profound impact on how doctors treat the disease.

COMPLEX

The philosopher's latest work offers a profound meditation on the nature of consciousness, challenging several long-held assumptions in the field of cognitive science.

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Origin

From Middle English profound, profounde, from Anglo-Norman profound, from Old French profont, profonde, from Latin profundus (“deep, profound”), from prō + fundus (“bottom; foundation”).

Usage

Commonly modifies abstract nouns like 'impact', 'effect', 'change', or 'influence'.

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