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Definition of Penetrating
1. Adjective. Having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions. "Frequent penetrative observations"
Exact synonyms: Acute, Discriminating, Incisive, Keen, Knifelike, Penetrative, Piercing, Sharp
Similar to: Perceptive
Derivative terms: Acuteness, Incisiveness, Keenness, Penetrate, Sharpness
Similar to: Perceptive
Derivative terms: Acuteness, Incisiveness, Keenness, Penetrate, Sharpness
2. Adjective. Tending to penetrate; having the power of entering or piercing. "A penetrating odor"
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