Looking for the meaning of the word PENETRATIVE in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of PENETRATIVE with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Penetrative
Speech Type: Adjective
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈpɛnɪtrətɪv
Dialects: British English
Definition:
able to make a way into or through something
Short Definition:able to make way into or through something
Examples:- the gunpowder weapons have extra penetrative power
Definition:
having or showing clear insight
Short Definition:having or showing clear insight
Examples:- a thorough and penetrative survey
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