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interpenetration

in·ter·pen·e·trate
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [in-ter-pen-i-treyt]
    • /ˌɪn tərˈpɛn ɪˌtreɪt/
    • /ˌɪn.tə.ˈpe.nɪ.treɪʃ.n̩/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in-ter-pen-i-treyt]
    • /ˌɪn tərˈpɛn ɪˌtreɪt/

Definitions of interpenetration word

  • verb with object interpenetration to penetrate thoroughly; permeate. 1
  • verb with object interpenetration to penetrate with (something else) mutually or reciprocally. 1
  • verb without object interpenetration to penetrate between things or parts. 1
  • verb without object interpenetration to penetrate each other. 1
  • noun interpenetration The act of penetrating between or within other substances; mutual penetration. 1
See all 5 definitions of interpenetration

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Origin of interpenetration

First appearance:

before 1800
One of the 42% newest English words
First recorded in 1800-10; inter- + penetrate

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Parts of speech for Interpenetration

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Interpenetration

interpenetration popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 75% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

interpenetration usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for interpenetration

noun interpenetration

  • concentration — Concentration on something involves giving all your attention to it.
  • surfeit — excess; an excessive amount: a surfeit of speechmaking.
  • intensity — the quality or condition of being intense.
  • satiety — the state of being satiated; surfeit.
  • permeation — to pass into or through every part of: Bright sunshine permeated the room.
All 8 Synonyms of interpenetration

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