"deepity" meaning in All languages combined

See deepity on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: deepities [plural]
Etymology: From deep + -ity, the word was created by Miriam Weizenbaum and given a precise definition by Daniel Dennett. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|deep|ity}} deep + -ity Head templates: {{en-noun}} deepity (plural deepities)
  1. A superficial equivocation which only seems to be profound. Wikipedia link: Daniel Dennett Related terms: banality, bromide, inanity, platitude, shibboleth

Inflected forms

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