profundity

[ pruh-fuhn-di-tee ]

noun

, plural pro·fun·di·ties

1. the quality or state of being profound; depth.
2. Usually profundities. profound or deep matters.
3. a profoundly deep place; abyss.

Word History and Origins

Origin of profundity¹

1375–1425; late Middle English profundite < Late Latin profunditās. See profound, -ity

Related Words

• solidity
• sophistication