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Gedankentiefe

depth of thought, intellectual depth

noun ge-DAN-ken-tee-fe Rare
Mind & Emotions Mental States

Usage Note

Gedankentiefe is a somewhat elevated compound used to praise profound thinking. It contrasts with Oberflächlichkeit (superficiality) and is common in literary and philosophical criticism.

Examples

"Die Gedankentiefe des Autors ist auf jeder Seite spürbar."

Natural Translation

The author's depth of thought is perceptible on every page.

Literal Translation

The thought-depth of-the author is on every page perceptible.

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