penetrative

/pɛnɪ,treɪtɪv/ adjective
11 letters4 syllables16 points in Scrabble®19 points in WWF®
DEFINITIONS2
ADJECTIVE
1

Tending to penetrate; having the power of entering or piercing.

“a toxic penetrative spray applied to the surface”

2

Having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions.

“frequent penetrative observations”

WORD FORMS
Related formpenetrate
GAME SCORES
Scrabble®16 points
Words With Friends®19 points
Double word32 points
Triple word48 points
GOOD TO KNOW
Pig Latinenetrativepay
Starts & ends withP … E
Syllablespen · e · tra · tive
SYNONYMS & RELATED10
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