Profundo
Example: O impacto profundo daquela decisão mudou completamente nossa estratégia.
Definition
"Profundo" describes something having great depth or intensity, whether physical, emotional, or intellectual. It often refers to significant impact or meaning, as in a deeply affecting decision or a profound idea that changes understanding or perspective.
Etymology
The word "profundo" comes from the Latin 'profundus,' meaning 'deep' or 'bottomless.' It combines 'pro-' (forward, forth) and 'fundus' (bottom), literally suggesting something extending far down. Did you know? The same root gives us English words like 'profound' and 'profundity,' emphasizing depth of thought or feeling.
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