Permeating: meaning, definitions and examples
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permeating
[ ˈpɜːrmiːeɪtɪŋ ]
spreading throughout
Permeating refers to the act of spreading or flowing throughout something, often used to describe liquids or gases that seep through materials. This term can also apply to ideas or influences that become widely accepted or integrated within a culture or community.
Synonyms
infusing, pervading, saturating.
Examples of usage
- The smell of fresh coffee permeated the room.
- New trends are permeating the fashion industry.
- The fog permeated the entire valley, creating an ethereal scene.
Translations
Translations of the word "permeating" in other languages:
🇵🇹 permeando
🇮🇳 व्याप्त
🇩🇪 durchdringend
🇮🇩 meresap
🇺🇦 проникаючий
🇵🇱 przenikający
🇯🇵 浸透している
🇫🇷 pénétrant
🇪🇸 permeando
🇹🇷 sızan
🇰🇷 스며드는
🇸🇦 مخترق
🇨🇿 pronikající
🇸🇰 prenikajúci
🇨🇳 渗透的
🇸🇮 prodirajoč
🇮🇸 síast
🇰🇿 сіңірілетін
🇬🇪 გადმოსული
🇦🇿 nüfuz edən
🇲🇽 permeando
Etymology
The term 'permeating' originates from the Latin verb 'permeare,' which means 'to pass through.' It is derived from the prefix 'per-', meaning 'through' or 'fully,' combined with 'meare,' which means 'to go' or 'to traverse.' The word entered the English language in the mid-19th century, retaining its essence of something spreading through or penetrating a medium. Over time, permeating has been used in both literal and metaphorical contexts, illustrating the ability of substances or ideas to infiltrate and unite various aspects of life, from the mundane to the profound.