Associations to the word «Penetrative»
Wiktionary
PENETRATIVE, adjective. Of, pertaining to, or involving penetration
PENETRATIVE, adjective. Having the ability to penetrate
PENETRATIVE, adjective. Displaying insight or discrimination; acute
PENETRATIVE SEX, noun. Sex in which the penis is inserted into the sexual partner's vagina or rectum.
Dictionary definition
PENETRATIVE, adjective. Having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions; "an acute observer of politics and politicians"; "incisive comments"; "icy knifelike reasoning"; "as sharp and incisive as the stroke of a fang"; "penetrating insight"; "frequent penetrative observations".
PENETRATIVE, adjective. Tending to penetrate; having the power of entering or piercing; "a toxic penetrative spray applied to the surface"; "a cold penetrating wind"; "a penetrating odor".
Wise words
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