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Definition of Penetrative

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"

Definition of Penetrative

1. a. Tending to penetrate; of a penetrating quality; piercing; as, the penetrative sun.

Definition of Penetrative

1. [adj]

Medical Definition of Penetrative

1. 1. Tending to penetrate; of a penetrating quality; piercing; as, the penetrative sun. "His look became keen and penetrative." (Hawthorne) 2. Having the power to affect or impress the mind or heart; impressive; as, penetrative shame. 3. Acute; discerning; sagacious; as, penetrative wisdom. "The penetrative eye." "Led on by skill of penetrative soul." (Grainger) Origin: Cf. F. Penetratif. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Penetrative

penetrate penetrated penetrates penetrating penetratingly penetrating injury penetrating keratoplasty penetrating trauma penetrating ulcer penetrating wound

penetration penetration penetrations penetration bomb penetrative (current term) penetrative (current term) penetratively penetrator penetrometer penetrometer

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