If you have Marfan syndrome, you have a 50 percent chance of passing the altered gene to each of your children. In about 1 in 4 cases, the mutation that causes Marfan syndrome is not inherited. Thus, the affected person is the first in his or her family to have the condition. Marfan syndrome often affects the long bones of the body. This can lead to signs, or traits, such as: 1  A tall, thin build.
English Synonyms and Antonyms(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate these synonyms: depth. Enlightenment, erudition, information, knowledge, learning, and skill are acquired, as by study or practise. Insight, judgment, profundity or depth, reason, sagacity, sense, and understanding are native qualities of mind, tho capable of increase by cultivation.
Shallow means not very deep. Used metaphorically it is a derogative term used to describe people who are perceived to be superficial or without depth. There is no standard definition of what constitutes depth in this sense, but usually an individual is considered deep if they seem to be philosophical. By contrast, somebody who appears superficial, materialistic, or petty is likely to be denounced as shallow.