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How do you spell Profound?

Correct spelling

profound

PRO + FOUND.

Why is profound spelled this way?

From Latin profundus, deep. PRO (forward) + FUNDUS (bottom). Something profound reaches the bottom — depth that touches the foundation of understanding.

Common misspellings of profound

profundproufoundproffoundprofowned

Example

The experience had a profound impact.

Frequently asked questions

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The correct spelling is "profound". PRO + FOUND.
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