Meaning of penetratively in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Adverb
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈpɛnɪtrətɪvli/

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  1. Adverb

    penetratively

    Etymology

    late 17th century; earliest use found in John Sergeant (1623–1707), Roman Catholic controversialist and philosopher. From penetrative + -ly

    Definitions

    1. with ability to see into deeply

    Examples

    • « the author treats his subject penetratingly »

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