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deepening

3 4.4
A change that makes something more intense or serious
  • noun
  • /ˈdiːpənɪŋ/
translation icon : profundización
  • The deepening of our understanding of the subject has led to better discussions.
  • deepening of democracy
  • deepening of faith
  • financial deepening

But I think even beyond mental Wellness, yoga is a science that facilitates the deepening of our spiritual awakening.

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Examples

  • The prognosis for a deepening of the relationship with basketball in the United States is, however, not good.

    Academic text (1994)

  • The Spirit's action continues as well for the deepening of faith by gifts that enhance the believer's understanding of God's revelation.

    Academic text (2010)

  • But I also suggest a deepening of our identity at the same time.

    Academic text (2000)

  • The deepening of the chest voice and the control of the voice to the top end is all in one.

    Sam Smith: Dreams Come True (2015)

  • All of them are pointing to a deepening recession.

  • But the same principle can be applied to the sculpting of our character and the deepening of our spiritual life.

    Miracles from Heaven (2016)

  • There is evidence that financial sector deepening and economic growth are mutually reinforcing.

    Academic text (2005)

  • To address them all in a coherent way will require a considerable deepening of the Church's tradition to date.

    Academic text (2010)

  • During the domestic turmoil that accompanied the deepening of the Depression, the unifying potential of radio became even more evident.

    Academic text (2013)

  • Perceptions, collections, and professional pressures, however, can complicate the deepening of connections between science and school libraries.

    Academic text (2007)

Synonyms

intensification
vsdeepening
5 5.5

Making something stronger or more intense

describes a gradual move toward greater depth and significance not just action
heightening
vsdeepening
1 4.6

An increase in how strong or serious something becomes

highlights movement into deeper meaning rather than only a higher level
intensifying
vsdeepening
3.7

Becoming stronger or more intense

focuses on becoming more profound rather than only gaining force
thickening
vsdeepening
  • Informal
5.7

Becoming denser, more intense, or more complex

expresses growth into greater profundity and meaning rather than mere density

Antonyms

diminution
5 7.9

A decrease in size, amount, or importance

How Intense

escalation
65 5.7
deepening
3 4.4
heightening
1 4.6
increase
524 1.0

Surface Forms

deepening singular
deepening plural

Morphology

deepening = deepen (transparent) = deep + en + ing

Formed by adding the productive suffix '-ing' to the clear verb 'deepen' (itself transparently from 'deep'), yielding a noun denoting the process.

Etymology

Deepening comes from the simple word deep meaning 'far down or more intense' and the ending -ing that names an action or process. The same root appears in depth, so a deepening is the process of something becoming deeper or more serious.