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Definition of: penetrative
(pen′ə·trā′tiv) adjective
Tending or having power to penetrate, physically or mentally; insinuating and pervasive; pungent: a penetrative odor; acute; discerning: penetrative wisdom. See synonyms under ASTUTE.
—pen′·e·tra′tive·ly adverb
—pen′e·tra′tive·ness noun
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