Penetrating: meaning, definitions and examples

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penetrating

 

[ หˆpษ›nษชหŒtreษชtษชล‹ ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

description

Having or showing the ability to understand things clearly and intelligently. Having a powerful and direct effect. Able to make a way through or into something.

Synonyms

acumen, keen, perceptive, piercing, sharp

Examples of usage

  • He had a penetrating intellect that allowed him to solve complex problems.
  • The writer's words had a penetrating impact on the readers.
  • The detective's penetrating gaze seemed to see right through the suspect.
  • Her penetrating questions left the interviewee feeling exposed.
  • The surgeon made a small incision with a penetrating precision.

Translations

Translations of the word "penetrating" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น penetrante

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคคเฅ€เคตเฅเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช durchdringend

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menembus

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะพะฝะธะบะปะธะฒะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przenikliwy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้‹ญใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pรฉnรฉtrant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ penetrante

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท nรผfuz eden

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‚ ์นด๋กœ์šด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุซุงู‚ุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pronikavรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prenikavรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้”ๅˆฉ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prodoren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gegnsรฝrandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำฉั‚ะบั–ั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ แƒฆแƒ•แƒ”แƒ•แƒแƒ“แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nรผfuz edษ™n

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ penetrante

Etymology

The word 'penetrating' originates from the Latin word 'penetratus', meaning 'to enter'. It first appeared in the English language in the late 16th century. Over time, 'penetrating' has evolved to encompass a deeper understanding, sharpness, and the ability to make a strong impression. Today, it is commonly used to describe both intellectual acumen and physical forcefulness.

See also: impenetrable, penetrability, penetrable, penetratingly, penetration, penetrative.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,360 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.