Penetrative (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions; "an acute observer of politics and politicians"; "incisive comments"; "icy knifelike reasoning"; "as sharp and incisive as the stroke of a fang"; "penetrating insight"; "frequent penetrative observations".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The journalist's penetrative questions revealed the politician's true intentions.
- Her penetrative analysis of the data led to a breakthrough in the research.
- The professor's penetrative insights into the novel helped students understand its complexities.
- The critic's penetrative review of the play exposed its flaws and weaknesses.
- The detective's penetrative mind was able to piece together the seemingly unrelated clues.
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Meaning 2
Tending to penetrate; having the power of entering or piercing; "a toxic penetrative spray applied to the surface"; "a cold penetrating wind"; "a penetrating odor".
Classification
All adjective clusters.