Depth
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /dɛpθ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Depth is a noun meaning the vertical distance below a surface; the degree to which something is deep.
Meaning
the vertical distance below a surface; the degree to which something is deep.
More Meanings
- the distance between the front and the back, as the depth of a drawer or closet
- (figuratively) the intensity, complexity, strength, seriousness or importance of an emotion, situation, etc.
- (computing, colors) the total palette of available colors
- (art, photography) the property of appearing three-dimensional
- (literary, usually in the plural) the deepest part (usually of a body of water)
- (literary, usually in the plural) a very remote part.
Example Sentences
the depth of a sound
Into the depths of the jungle.
The depth of the crisis had been exaggerated.
The depth of field in this picture is amazing.
Word Forms
- depths
Synonyms for depth
Depending on context, synonyms include abyss, bottom, bathos, nadir, deepness, lowness.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include profoundness, profundity, astuteness, profound, deep, profoundly.
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