Penetration

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˌpɛnɪˈtreɪʃən/

Definitions of penetration

noun the depth to which something penetrates

Example Sentences

A1 The knife's penetration of the fruit was effortless.

A2 The spy's successful penetration of the enemy's defenses was crucial to the mission.

B1 The company's market penetration strategy helped them gain a larger share of the industry.

B2 The cybersecurity expert was impressed by the level of penetration achieved by the hacker.

C1 The novel explores the psychological penetration of the protagonist's mind.

C2 The artist's work showed a deep penetration into the complexities of human emotion.

Examples of penetration in a Sentence

formal The company's market penetration strategy has been successful in reaching new customers.

informal The new product has really penetrated the market and is selling well.

slang That movie really penetrated my emotions, I was crying the whole time.

figurative The artist's work has penetrated deep into the hearts of art enthusiasts.

Grammatical Forms of penetration

past tense

penetrated

plural

penetrations

comparative

more penetrating

superlative

most penetrating

present tense

penetrates

future tense

will penetrate

perfect tense

has penetrated

continuous tense

is penetrating

singular

penetration

positive degree

penetrative

infinitive

to penetrate

gerund

penetrating

participle

penetrating

Origin and Evolution of penetration

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'penetration' originates from the Latin word 'penetrare' which means to enter or pierce.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'penetration' has evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings beyond physical entry or piercing, such as understanding deeply or making a significant impact.