Penetrated: meaning, definitions and examples
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penetrated
[ ˈpɛnəˌtreɪtɪd ]
physical entry
To penetrate means to successfully get through or break into a barrier, substance, or territory. This term is often used in military or tactical contexts, indicating the act of entering enemy lines or defenses. In a more general sense, it can also refer to the action of piercing or entering into something, whether physically, like a bullet penetrating a surface, or abstractly, like an idea penetrating someone's consciousness.
Synonyms
broke through, entered, infiltrated, pierced
Examples of usage
- The bullet penetrated the wooden door.
- Scientists have penetrated the mysteries of the universe.
- The soldiers penetrated enemy territory.
- The knife easily penetrated the ripe tomato.
Translations
Translations of the word "penetrated" in other languages:
🇵🇹 penetrado
🇮🇳 घुसपैठ किया
🇩🇪 durchdrungen
🇮🇩 menembus
🇺🇦 проник
🇵🇱 przeniknął
🇯🇵 侵入した
🇫🇷 pénétré
🇪🇸 penetrado
🇹🇷 nüfuz etti
🇰🇷 침투한
🇸🇦 اختراق
🇨🇿 pronikl
🇸🇰 prenikol
🇨🇳 渗透
🇸🇮 proniknil
🇮🇸 gengið
🇰🇿 енгізілген
🇬🇪 შეღწეული
🇦🇿 nüfuz etmiş
🇲🇽 penetrado
Word origin
The word 'penetrate' originates from the Latin word 'penetrare', which means 'to enter'. The Latin term is composed of 'penetra-', likely a variant of 'penitus', meaning 'deep within', combined with the suffix '-are', which is used to form verbs. 'Penetrate' was introduced into English in the early 15th century, primarily in the context of physical entry into an area or object. Over the centuries, the usage of 'penetrate' has expanded to include metaphorical and abstract concepts, reflecting its adaptability in language. The evolution of this term signifies not just physical entry but also the ability to deeply understand or influence a situation or group.