penetration

Meanings

• Noun or Verb

  The act of piercing or entering something, typically a solid object or a space.

  - "The arrow penetrated the target."
  - "The water penetrated the damaged roof."
  - "He penetrated the enemy's defenses."

• Noun or Adjective

  The ability of a substance or material to pass through another substance.

  - "The concrete penetration test measures the ability of water to pass through the concrete."
  - "The penetration of oil into the soil is a concern for environmentalists."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with penetration
penetration , fraternation , vacination , station

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Variants

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penetration , penetrations

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Forms

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pensetrate, penetrated, penetrating, penetrates

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Etymology

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From the Latin penetrare, meaning 'to pierce' or 'to go through'.

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Trivia

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1. Penetration is an essential concept in various fields, including physics, engineering, and biology.

2. The deepest penetration into enemy territory during World War II was achieved by the Soviet Union in the Battle of Berlin.

3. The term 'penetration testing' is used in computer security to identify vulnerabilities in a system.

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Related Concepts

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1. Infiltration: The process of entering and moving into an organization or place covertly.

2. Perforation: The act of making a hole or opening in something.

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Culture

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In literature and art, penetration can symbolize understanding, insight, or sexual intimacy. In science, it is a crucial aspect of various tests and experiments.

How to Memorize "penetration"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a sharp object like an arrow or a needle piercing through a target or a material.
   - Visualize the substance or material entering or passing through another substance.
   - Visualize the act of breaking through a barrier or a defense.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with piercing, entering, or going through.
   - Think of the act of understanding or gaining insight as penetrating something.
   - Associate the word with tests and experiments in science.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym PENETRATE: P - Pierce, Enter, Navigate, Explore, Test, Analyze, and Reveal.
   - Use the phrase 'Penetrate like a needle' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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