Permeated

Pronunciation: /ˈpɜr.miˌeɪtɪd/

Definitions of permeated

verb Permeated is the past tense form of the verb permeate, which means to spread throughout or penetrate something.

Example Sentences

A1 The smell of fresh bread permeated the kitchen.

A2 The sense of excitement permeated the crowd as they waited for the concert to start.

B1 The tension between the two characters permeated every scene of the movie.

B2 The feeling of nostalgia permeated the old photographs, bringing back memories of a bygone era.

C1 The influence of her mentor permeated every aspect of her work, shaping her artistic style.

C2 The spirit of unity permeated the community, bringing people together to work towards a common goal.

Examples of permeated in a Sentence

formal The scent of lavender permeated the room, creating a calming atmosphere.

informal The smell of popcorn permeated the movie theater during the show.

slang The sound of music permeated the party, making everyone want to dance.

figurative A sense of unease permeated the town as rumors of a potential storm spread.

Grammatical Forms of permeated

• past tense: permeated
• plural: permeated
• comparative: more permeated
• superlative: most permeated
• present tense: permeate
• future tense: will permeate
• perfect tense: has permeated
• continuous tense: is permeating
• singular: permeated
• positive degree: permeated
• infinitive: to permeate
• gerund: permeating
• participle: permeating

Origin and Evolution of permeated

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'permeated' originated from the Latin word 'permeare', which means to pass through.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'permeated' has retained its original meaning of passing through or spreading throughout, but has also come to be used in a figurative sense to describe something that has deeply penetrated or influenced a person or situation.