Saturation Point

Pronunciation: /sætʃəˈreɪʃən pɔɪnt/

Definitions of saturation point

noun the point at which a substance can hold no more of that substance in solution or suspension

Example Sentences

A1 I reached my saturation point with studying and needed a break.

A2 The sponge had reached its saturation point and could not absorb any more water.

B1 The market has reached its saturation point with so many similar products available.

B2 The city's infrastructure is at its saturation point and cannot handle any more growth.

C1 The company had to expand internationally as it had reached its saturation point in the domestic market.

C2 The artist's work had reached a saturation point in terms of critical acclaim and popularity.

Examples of saturation point in a Sentence

formal The chemical reaction reached its saturation point, indicating that no more solute could be dissolved in the solvent.

informal I think we've reached our saturation point with all these meetings, let's take a break.

slang I'm at my saturation point with this class, I can't take it anymore.

figurative Her stress levels have reached a saturation point, she needs to find a way to relax.

Grammatical Forms of saturation point

• plural: saturation points
• comparative: more saturated
• superlative: most saturated
• present tense: reach saturation point
• future tense: will reach saturation point
• perfect tense: has reached saturation point
• continuous tense: is reaching saturation point
• singular: saturation point
• positive degree: saturation point
• infinitive: to reach saturation point
• gerund: reaching saturation point
• participle: saturated

Origin and Evolution of saturation point

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'saturation point' originated in the field of chemistry to describe the point at which a substance can no longer dissolve in a solvent, reaching a state of maximum concentration.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'saturation point' has been adopted in various fields beyond chemistry, such as economics, psychology, and physics, to describe a point of maximum capacity or effectiveness.