saturation — the state of being completely filled or soaked with something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the state of being completely filled or soaked with something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌsætʃəˈreɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- After eating 10 hamburgers, Tom reached his saturation point and couldn't look at food anymore.
- The photographer adjusted the color saturation to make the sunset photo more dramatic.
- The market saturation of smartphones means companies need new strategies to attract customers.
saturation
NOUN[/ˌsætʃəˈreɪʃən/]
the state of being completely filled or soaked with something
The heavy rain caused complete saturation of the ground.
After the soil reached saturation, the gardeners celebrated with joyful decoration.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin saturatus, meaning 'filled full' or 'soaked,' which developed from the verb saturare (to fill, to sate). It evolved to describe the state of being completely filled or thoroughly soaked with something.
Breakdown
saturare (Latin: to fill, to sate) + -tion (noun suffix forming abstract nouns from verbs, indicating a state or condition).
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📝Examples
“After eating 10 hamburgers, Tom reached his saturation point and couldn't look at food anymore.”
“The photographer adjusted the color saturation to make the sunset photo more dramatic.”
“The market saturation of smartphones means companies need new strategies to attract customers.”
“My brain reached information saturation after studying for 12 hours straight.”
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