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Fathomed: meaning, definitions and examples

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fathomed

 

[ หˆfรฆรฐษ™md ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

understood fully

To fathom something means to understand it completely or to grasp its meaning. This term is often used in the context of understanding complex ideas or feelings. When someone manages to fathom a situation, they have successfully navigated through its intricacies. It can also imply measuring the depth of something, as in a body of water, though this usage is less common in everyday conversation.

Synonyms

comprehend, discern, figure out, grasp, understand

Examples of usage

  • I couldn't fathom why she would choose to leave.
  • He finally fathomed the complexities of the theory.
  • It's hard to fathom the depth of his sadness.

Translations

Translations of the word "fathomed" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น compreendido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฎเคเคพ เค—เคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช verstanden

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dipahami

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทั€ะพะทัƒะผั–ะปะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pojฤ™ty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็†่งฃใ•ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท compris

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ entendido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท anlaลŸฤฑldฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ดํ•ด๋œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูู‡ูˆู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pochopenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pochopenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็†่งฃ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ razumljen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skiliรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚าฏัั–ะฝั–ะปะณะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ’แƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ anlaลŸฤฑlmฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ entendido

Etymology

The word 'fathom' has its origins in Old English, specifically from the term 'fรฆthm,' which meant 'to embrace' or 'to encompass.' The concept evolved over time, and by the late 14th century, 'fathom' became associated with the measurement of depth in water, typically equivalent to six feet, as it referred to the span of a person's outstretched arms. This physical measurement led to the metaphorical use of the term, which allows it to signify understanding. By the 16th century, 'fathom' was being used in English literature to describe the ability to comprehend abstract concepts, particularly those that are deep or complex. The transition from a literal physical measurement to a figurative understanding illustrates how language evolves and expands its meanings over time. The word has retained its dual significance into modern English, making it a versatile term in both casual and academic contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,785 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.