Definition

In a way that is impossible to measure or understand; extremely deep or profound.

Example

The ocean is fathomlessly deep, hiding many secrets beneath its surface.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about how fathomlessly deep the ocean is?

It's mind-blowing, right?

Yeah, it makes you realize how small we are in comparison.

Totally! There's so much we still don't know about it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Fathomlessly → It is formed from "fathom" (from Old English *fæðmian*, meaning to embrace or encircle) and the suffix "-less" (meaning without) and the adverbial suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner). The word "fathomlessly" means in a manner that is without measure or depth, often used to describe something that cannot be comprehended or understood.

Memory Tip

Think of 'fathom' as embracing or encircling something deeply, and when you add '-less', it means without that depth. So, fathomlessly describes something that is beyond understanding or measure.

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