Meaning of penetrative in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    penetrative

    Definitions

    1. having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

    Examples

    • « an acute observer of politics and politicians »
    • « incisive comments »
    • « icy knifelike reasoning »
    • « as sharp and incisive as the stroke of a fang »
    • « penetrating insight »
    • « frequent pene »

    Synonyms

  2. 2. tending to penetrate

    Examples

    • « having the power of entering or piercing »
    • « a toxic penetrative spray applied to the surface »
    • « a cold penetrating wind »
    • « a penetrating odor »

    Synonyms

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