DEPTH


Meaning of DEPTH in English

■ noun

1》 the distance from the top or surface to the bottom of something or to a specified point within it.

↘the distance from the front to the back of something.

↘the apparent existence of three dimensions in a two-dimensional representation.

2》 the quality of being intense or extreme.

↘complexity and profundity of thought.

↘comprehensiveness of study or detail: third-year courses go into more ~.

3》 ( the ~s ) the deepest or lowest part of something.

Phrases

hidden ~s previously unnoticed qualities.

in ~ in great detail; comprehensively and thoroughly.

out of one's ~

1》 in water too deep to stand in.

2》 in a situation beyond one's capabilities.

Origin

ME: from deep + -th 2 , on the pattern of pairs such as long , length .

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