Definition of Penetrating

1. Adjective. Having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions. "Frequent penetrative observations"


2. Adjective. Tending to penetrate; having the power of entering or piercing. "A penetrating odor"
Exact synonyms: Penetrative
Similar to: Sharp
Derivative terms: Penetrate

Definition of Penetrating

1. a. Having the power of entering, piercing, or pervading; sharp; subtile; penetrative; as, a penetrating odor.

Definition of Penetrating

1. penetrate [v] - See also: penetrate

Lexicographical Neighbors of Penetrating

penes
penetrabilities
penetrability
penetrable
penetralia
penetrance
penetrance
penetrances
penetrant
penetrants
penetrant trait
penetrate
penetrate
penetrated
penetrates
penetrating (current term)
penetratingly
penetrating injury
penetrating keratoplasty
penetrating trauma
penetrating ulcer
penetrating wound
penetration
penetration
penetrations
penetration bomb
penetrative
penetrative
penetratively
penetrator

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