Plural for the action or process of piercing something
“Mechanical damage is the cutting or breakage of yarns in the fabric caused by the penetration of the needle during sewing.”
Plural for the act or an instance of permeating, such as of a liquid
“This suggests that some dissolution of the solid as well as penetration of water into the solid's pores might be taking place simultaneously.”
Plural for the perceptive understanding of complex matters
“It justified this penetration by reference to the satisfaction of popular desires, and the freedom of the press to enlighten the public.”
Plural for the ability to predict what will happen or be needed in the future
“The prophet's knowledge of the future is not a mystic penetration of future events but a penetration by faith into the secret counsel of God by which future events are determined.”
Plural for the act of accessing a place or system, typically unlawfully
“The firewall is meant to provide protection from penetration by any would-be hackers.”
Plural for harshness or sharpness in tone, nature or character
Plural for a severe or uncomfortable degree of coldness
Plural for sexual intercourse in which the penis is inserted into the vagina
Plural for the process by which one thing absorbs or is absorbed by another
Plural for the means or right of entering
Plural for a flow inward or into something
Plural for the movement of people or things from one place to another
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