Penetrated: meaning, definitions and examples

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penetrated

 

[ ˈpɛnəˌtreɪtɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

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