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deep understanding

[dip ˌʌndərˈstændɪŋ]
noun phrasepl: deep understandings
compreensão profunda
1. A thorough and comprehensive grasp of a subject, concept, or situation that goes beyond surface-level knowledge
She has a deep understanding of quantum physics after years of study.
Ela tem uma compreensão profunda da física quântica após anos de estudo.
2. Intimate or profound insight into the nature, meaning, or significance of something
His deep understanding of human nature made him an excellent therapist.
Sua compreensão profunda da natureza humana o tornou um excelente terapeuta.
Synonyms
thorough knowledgeprofound comprehensioncomplete graspintimate understandingin-depth knowledge
Antonyms
superficial understandingshallow knowledgesurface-level graspmisunderstanding

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
compreensão profunda
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
entendimento profundo
Alternative common in business contexts
Portugal
compreensão aprofundada
Preferred variant in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

to get to the bottom of something
to see the whole picture
to read between the lines
to get one's head around something
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