penetrative

Adjective Satellite

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
- "frequent penetrative observations"
tending to penetrate; having the power of entering or piercing
- "a toxic penetrative spray applied to the surface"

Adj

That can or does physically penetrate something; piercing, penetrating.
Displaying insight or discrimination; acute; penetrating.
That can penetrate opposition defences.
Pertaining to sexual activity involving penetration by the penis.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English penetratyve, penetratif, from Medieval Latin penetrativus, from (the participle stem of) Latin penetrāre (“to penetrate”).

Synonyms

acute, discriminating, incisive, keen, knifelike, penetrating, piercing, sharp

Antonyms

unpenetrative

Scrabble Score: 16

penetrative: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
penetrative: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
penetrative: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 19

penetrative: valid Words With Friends Word