Saturated

Pronunciation: /ˈsætʃ.əˌreɪtɪd/

Definitions of saturated

adjective describing something that is completely soaked or filled to capacity

Example Sentences

A1 The sponge was saturated with water.

A2 The market is saturated with similar products.

B1 The soil became saturated after heavy rainfall.

B2 The air in the room was saturated with the smell of fresh flowers.

C1 The media coverage of the event was saturated with conflicting information.

C2 The artist's paintings are saturated with vibrant colors and intricate details.

Examples of saturated in a Sentence

formal The paper towel was completely saturated with water.

informal The sponge was totally saturated after soaking up all that liquid.

slang I'm so saturated from eating too much junk food.

figurative The market for smartphones is saturated with competition.

Grammatical Forms of saturated

• past tense: saturated
• plural: saturateds
• comparative: more saturated
• superlative: most saturated
• present tense: saturates
• future tense: will saturate
• perfect tense: has saturated
• continuous tense: is saturating
• singular: saturated
• positive degree: saturated
• infinitive: saturate
• gerund: saturating
• participle: saturated

Origin and Evolution of saturated

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'saturated' originated from the Latin word 'saturatus' which means 'filled full'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of chemistry to describe a substance that is holding as much of another substance as is possible, the term 'saturated' has evolved to also describe a state of being completely soaked or filled to capacity in various contexts.