DEPTH

Definitions of depth in various dictionaries:

noun - the extent downward or backward or inward

noun - degree of psychological or intellectual profundity

noun - (usually plural) the deepest and most remote part

noun - (usually plural) a low moral state

noun - the intellectual ability to penetrate deeply into ideas

noun - the attribute or quality of being deep, strong, or intense

The condition or quality of being deep.

The extent, measurement, or dimension downward, backward, or inward: dove to a depth of 30 feet; shelves with enough depth to store the large boxes.

The measurement or sense of distance from an observation point, such as linear perspective in painting.

Often depths.

The most profound or intense part or stage: the depth of despair; an experience that touched the depths of tragedy.

Intensity; force: had not realized the depth of their feelings for one another.

The severest or worst part: in the depth of an economic depression.

A low point, level, or degree: Production has fallen to new depths.

Intellectual complexity or penetration; profundity: a novel of great depth.

The range of one’s understanding or competence: I am out of my depth when it comes to cooking.

Strength held in reserve, especially a supply of skilled or capable replacements: a team with depth at every position.

The degree of richness or intensity: depth of color.

Lowness in pitch.

Complete detail; thoroughness: the depth of her research; an interview conducted in great depth.

noun - the quality of being deep