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penetrating
('p/E/n/I/,tr/eI/t/I//N/ )

adjective (a)

  • Having the power of entering, piercing, or pervading; sharp; subtile; penetrative; as, a penetrating odor.(adjective)
    source: webster1913

adjective satellite (s)

  • having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions(adj.all)
    Example:
    Penetrating insight.
    Synonym:
    acute, discriminating, incisive, keen, knifelike, penetrative, piercing, sharp
    source: wordnet30
  • tending to penetrate; having the power of entering or piercing(adj.all)
    Example:
    A cold penetrating wind.
    A penetrating odor.
    Synonym:
    penetrative
    source: wordnet30

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