fathomless

English

adj
Definitions
  • Very deep (especially of water deeper than a lead line can measure); bottomless.
  • (by extension) unfathomable or incomprehensible.

Etymology

Suffix from English fathom (nautical length measurement used for depth).

Origin

English

fathom

Gloss

nautical length measurement used for depth

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