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Infiltration: meaning, definitions and examples

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infiltration

 

[ หŒษชn.fษชlหˆtreษช.สƒษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

military operation

The act of secretly entering, passing through, or spreading through an area or organization, especially for the purpose of espionage or sabotage.

Synonyms

incursion, invasion, penetration

Examples of usage

  • The infiltration of enemy lines by special forces.
  • Counter-infiltration measures were put in place to prevent spies from entering the country.
  • The spy's infiltration of the government agency went undetected for years.
Context #2 | Noun

medical

The diffusion or accumulation of substances in tissues or cells.

Synonyms

impregnation, permeation

Examples of usage

  • The infiltration of the anesthetic into the skin before surgery.
  • Tumor infiltration of surrounding tissues can be a sign of cancer.
Context #3 | Noun

environmental

The movement of water through the soil and rock layers.

Synonyms

percolation, seepage

Examples of usage

  • Rainwater infiltration is important for groundwater recharge.
  • Soil infiltration rates can affect flooding and erosion.

Translations

Translations of the word "infiltration" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น infiltraรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคตเฅ‡เคถเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Infiltration

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ infiltrasi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั–ะฝั„ั–ะปัŒั‚ั€ะฐั†ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ infiltracja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆตธ้€

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท infiltration

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ infiltraciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท infiltrasyon

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์นจํˆฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุณู„ู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ infiltrace

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ infiltrรกcia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆธ—้€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ infiltracija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ innrรกs

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะธะฝั„ะธะปัŒั‚ั€ะฐั†ะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ˜แƒœแƒคแƒ˜แƒšแƒขแƒ แƒแƒชแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ infiltrasiya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ infiltraciรณn

Etymology

The word 'infiltration' originated in the late 18th century, derived from the Latin word 'infiltratio' meaning 'a flowing in'. It was initially used in a medical context to describe the process of substances diffusing into tissues. Over time, the term expanded to include military and environmental contexts, reflecting the idea of something permeating or spreading through a barrier. Today, 'infiltration' is commonly associated with espionage, but its usage spans various fields beyond the military.

See also: infiltrating.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,939 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.