- Tending to penetrate; penetrant.
- Displaying keen insight; acute.
penetrative
Dictionary:
pen·e·tra·tive (pĕn'ĭ-trā'tĭv)  |
adj.
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The adjective has 2 meanings:
Meaning #1:
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
Synonyms: acute, discriminating, incisive, keen, knifelike, penetrating, piercing, sharp
Meaning #2:
tending to penetrate; having the power of entering or piercing
Synonym: penetrating
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