penetrating

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈpɛnɪtɹeɪtɪŋ/

Adjective

penetrating

1. able to pierce or penetrate

   The skunk produces a penetrating odor.

2. demonstrating acute or keen understanding

   His novel shows a penetrating insight into the criminal mind.

Translations

• French: pénétrant

Verb

1. present participle of penetrate#English|penetrate

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