penetration — the action or process of making a way into or through something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the action or process of making a way into or through something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌpenɪˈtreɪʃən/
Korean meaning: 침투, 관통
Korean pronunciation: 페-너-트레이-션 (강세: 트레이)
Example Sentences
- The spy's penetration of the enemy base was like a ninja entering a pizza party - completely unnoticed until someone realized the pepperoni was missing.
- The smartphone's market penetration in rural areas increased dramatically after the introduction of affordable models.
- Her penetration of the mystery novel's plot was so quick that she solved it before the detective character even found the first clue.
penetration
NOUN//ˌpenɪˈtreɪʃən//
the action or process of making a way into or through something
Needle penetrating through multiple layers
One generation's penetration leads to the next creation!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'penetrare'(꿰뚫다)에서 유래했습니다. 마치 창으로 방패를 뚫고 들어가는 전사의 이미지처럼, '관통하다'는 의미가 시장 진입, 통찰력 등의 추상적 의미로 확장되었습니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The spy's penetration of the enemy base was like a ninja entering a pizza party - completely unnoticed until someone realized the pepperoni was missing.”
“The smartphone's market penetration in rural areas increased dramatically after the introduction of affordable models.”
“Her penetration of the mystery novel's plot was so quick that she solved it before the detective character even found the first clue.”
“The penetration of sunlight through the forest canopy created beautiful patterns on the ground.”
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