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Definition of depth

depth

/dɛpθ/
depth
Adverb:deeply
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Plural:depths
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Adjective:deep
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• noun

1

The distance from the top or surface to the bottom of something, or from the front to the back.

Example

"Engineers measured the depth of the harbor before allowing the cargo ship to dock."

2

Complexity, profoundness, or thoroughness of thought, emotion, or knowledge.

Example

"Her latest novel shows a remarkable depth of understanding regarding human nature."

3

A deep, lowest, or innermost part or state, such as the abyss of the ocean or the middle of winter (often used in the plural).

Example

"Strange bioluminescent creatures inhabit the dark depths of the ocean."

4

Intensity, richness, or fullness of a quality such as color, sound, or flavor.

Example

"Aging the sauce in oak barrels gives it an extraordinary depth of flavor."

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• Nearby Words

depriver
deprogram
deprogramming
depth
depth gauge
depthless
deputation

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English depthe, formed from the adjective deep and the abstract noun suffix -th, corresponding to Proto-Germanic *diupitho.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Depth. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/depth
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