penetration
penetration Lexical Profile
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• noun
The action or process of forcing a way into or through something.
"The waterproof coating prevents the penetration of moisture into the wooden deck."
The successful selling of a company's products or services in a particular market, or the extent to which a product is recognized and bought by customers.
"High smartphone penetration in the region has transformed how local residents access banking services."
Acute mental discernment, sharpness of intellect, or the ability to understand complex matters deeply.
"Her critical essays are admired for their psychological penetration and clarity of thought."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the late 16th century from Late Latin penetrationem, a noun of action from Latin penetrare ('to put or get inside, pierce'), related to penitus ('deeply, inwardly').