Saturation

B2 8+

Pronunciation: /ˌsætʃ.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

Definitions of saturation

noun the state or process that occurs when no more of something can be absorbed, combined with, or added

Example Sentences

A1 The saturation of colors in the painting made it very vibrant and eye-catching.

A2 The saturation of the market with similar products led to a decrease in sales for our company.

B1 The saturation of social media platforms with advertisements can be overwhelming for users.

B2 The saturation of information online makes it difficult to discern what is true and what is false.

C1 The saturation of the music industry with new artists makes it challenging for talented individuals to stand out.

C2 The saturation of the market with luxury goods has led to a shift in consumer preferences towards more sustainable options.

Examples of saturation in a Sentence

formal The saturation level of the market has reached its peak, leading to intense competition among businesses.

informal I can't watch any more TV shows, I think I've reached saturation point.

slang I'm so over that trend, it's like saturation city now.

figurative Her emotions were at saturation point, ready to overflow at any moment.

Grammatical Forms of saturation

past tense

saturated

plural

saturations

comparative

more saturated

superlative

most saturated

present tense

saturates

future tense

will saturate

perfect tense

has saturated

continuous tense

is saturating

singular

saturation

positive degree

saturated

infinitive

to saturate

gerund

saturating

participle

saturating

Origin and Evolution of saturation

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'saturation' originated from the Latin word 'saturare', which means 'to fill full'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of soaking or filling something completely, the term 'saturation' has evolved to also refer to the point at which no more of something can be absorbed or added, such as in the context of colors or chemicals.