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adj
That can or does physically penetrate something; piercing, penetrating.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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adj
Displaying insight or discrimination; acute; penetrating.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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adj
That can penetrate opposition defences.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, sports
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adj
Pertaining to sexual activity involving penetration by the penis (or similar object).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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adjective satellite
tending to penetrate; having the power of entering or piercing
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: penetrating
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adjective satellite
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: acute, discriminating, incisive, keen, knifelike, penetrating, piercing, sharp
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History
From Middle English penetratyve, penetratif, from Medieval Latin penetrativus, from (the participle stem of) Latin penetrāre (“to penetrate”).
