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- Dictionarypenetrative/ˈpɛnɪtrətɪv/
adjective
- 1. able to make a way into or through something: "the gunpowder weapons have extra penetrative power"
- 2. having or showing clear insight: "a thorough and penetrative survey"
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Penetrative means involving movement into or through something or someone, or showing understanding. Learn more about the word, its pronunciation, and its usage in sentences from the Cambridge Dictionary.
Penetrative means tending to penetrate, piercing, or impressive. It is often used to describe sexual intercourse or observations. See examples, word history, and related entries.
Penetrative means involving movement into or through something or someone, or showing understanding. Learn more about the word, its pronunciation, and its usage in sentences from various sources.
Definition of penetrative adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Penetrative means tending to penetrate or pierce, or acute and keen. It can also refer to sexual intercourse with a penis. See the origin, synonyms, pronunciation and usage of penetrative in sentences.
Penetrative means tending to penetrate or pierce, or acute and keen. It is often used to describe a voice, a glance, or a mind. See how to use penetrative in a sentence and its origin and synonyms.
having the ability to perceive or understand; keen in discernment. adjective. tending to penetrate; having the power of entering or piercing. “a toxic penetrative spray applied to the surface”. synonyms: penetrating. sharp. having or made by a thin edge or sharp point; suitable for cutting or piercing.
