profound effect

[prəˈfaʊnd ɪˈfɛkt]
noun phrasepl: profound effects
efeito profundo
1. a deep, significant, and lasting impact or influence on something or someone
The discovery of antibiotics had a profound effect on modern medicine.
A descoberta dos antibióticos teve um efeito profundo na medicina moderna.
2. a substantial change or consequence that fundamentally alters a situation or perspective
Her mentorship had a profound effect on his career trajectory.
O mentoreado dela teve um efeito profundo na trajetória de sua carreira.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'profound effect' is used to emphasize transformative change in academic, scientific, social, and personal discussions. It is formal and commonly appears in educational and professional writing. Brazilians may use 'impacto profundo' as a more modern alternative, particularly in business communication.
NYC Slang
big impact / game-changer
Synonyms / Sinônimos
deep impactsignificant effectmajor influencelasting impressionsubstantial consequence
Antonyms / Antônimos
superficial effectminor impactnegligible influenceslight effect

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
efeito profundo
most common and formal usage
Rio de Janeiro
efeito profundo
standard usage, sometimes abbreviated as 'efeito grande'
São Paulo
efeito profundo / impacto profundo
both terms used interchangeably in business and academic contexts
Portugal
efeito profundo
identical to Brazilian usage; sometimes 'impacto profundo' in modern contexts

Related Words

profoundimpactinfluenceconsequenceeffectsignificance

Related Idioms & Phrases

leave a mark
have a lasting impression
change the game
shake things up
make waves
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