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un-profound

un-pro·found
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [uh n pruh-found]
    • /ən prəˈfaʊnd/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [uh n pruh-found]
    • /ən prəˈfaʊnd/

Definitions of un-profound word

  • adjective un-profound penetrating or entering deeply into subjects of thought or knowledge; having deep insight or understanding: a profound thinker. 1
  • adjective un-profound originating in or penetrating to the depths of one's being; profound grief. 1
  • adjective un-profound being or going far beneath what is superficial, external, or obvious: profound insight. 1
  • adjective un-profound of deep meaning; of great and broadly inclusive significance: a profound book. 1
  • adjective un-profound pervasive or intense; thorough; complete: a profound silence. 1
  • adjective un-profound extending, situated, or originating far down, or far beneath the surface: the profound depths of the ocean. 1

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Origin of un-profound

First appearance:

before 1275
One of the 13% oldest English words
1275-1325; Middle English < Anglo-French < Latin profundus deep, vast, equivalent to pro- pro-1 + fundus bottom (see found2)

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Parts of speech for Un-profound

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

un-profound popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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