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penetrative meaning and definition
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Definition of penetrative (adjective)
- having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
- "an acute observer of politics and politicians"; "incisive comments"; "icy knifelike reasoning"; "as sharp and incisive as the stroke of a fang"; "penetrating insight"; "frequent penetrative observations"
- synonyms: acute, discriminating, incisive, keen, knifelike, penetrating, piercing, sharp
- tending to penetrate; having the power of entering or piercing
- "a toxic penetrative spray applied to the surface"; "a cold penetrating wind"; "a penetrating odor"
- synonyms: penetrating
Source: Princeton University Wordnet