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How to properly pronounce and understand the meaning of penetrating

penetrating

adjective

How to pronounce penetrating?

The word penetrating sounds like pen-e-trat-ing
/'pɛnɪ,treɪtɪŋ/

What is the definition of penetrating?

adjectivetending to penetrate; having the power of entering or piercing
Examples
  • a cold penetrating wind
  • a penetrating odor
adjectivehaving or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
Examples
  • penetrating insight

What is the grammatical form of 'penetrating'?

  • It is primarily used as an adjective or a verb (present participle of 'penetrate').