fathomless

Meanings

• adjective

  Having no bottom or limit; infinite in extent or depth.

• adjective

  Beyond comprehension; impossible to understand fully.

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Synonyms

ungraspable , unknowable , soundless

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with fathomless
bottomless , dreamless , griefless , hopeless , jobless , lawless , meaningless , needless , selfless , shapeless , timeless , worthless

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Variants

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fathomless , fathomlessly , fathomlessness , fathomlessnesses

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Etymology

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From Old English fætan 'to sound' + lōs 'lost'. The sense development is from 'unfathomable depth' to 'unfathomable meaning'.

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Trivia

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1. The deepest part of the ocean, the Challenger Deep in the Mariana Trench, is considered to be fathomless, with a depth of over 36,000 feet.

2. The term 'fathomless' was first used in English literature in the 15th century.

3. The word 'fathom' comes from the Old English word 'fætan', which means 'to sound' or 'to test the depth of something'.

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Related Concepts

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1. abyss: A bottomless pit or chasm, often used as a metaphor for the unknown or the depths of emotions.

2. infinite: Having no end or limit, infinite depth or extent.

3. mystery: Something that is difficult or impossible to understand or explain, a fathomless mystery.

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Culture

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The term 'fathomless' has been used extensively in literature to describe the depths of the ocean, as well as the depths of human emotions and the mysteries of the universe. It is often used to convey a sense of wonder, awe, and the unknown.

How to Memorize "fathomless"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a deep, dark ocean with no bottom in sight. The water is so clear that you can see for miles, but there is no end to the depth. Visualize the vastness and the sense of wonder and awe that comes with it.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'fathomless' with the depths of the ocean or the mysteries of the universe. Remember the sense of wonder and awe that comes with the unknown.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Fathoms Are Too Long To End' to remember the meaning of 'fathomless'.

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