penetrative

Describes something that is able to enter or pierce through; also used figuratively to describe a mind or analysis that is sharp and insightful.

ruОписывает то, что способно проникать или пробивать; также используется в переносном смысле для описания острого и проницательного ума или анализа.esDescribe aquello que puede penetrar o perforar; también se usa en sentido figurado para referirse a una mente o análisis agudo y perspicaz.frQualifie ce qui est capable de pénétrer ou de percer ; s'emploie aussi au sens figuré pour décrire un esprit ou une analyse aiguë et perspicace.deBezeichnet etwas, das fähig ist, einzudringen oder durchzudringen; im übertragenen Sinn beschreibt es einen scharfen, tief eindringenden Verstand oder eine gründliche Analyse.ptDescreve aquilo que é capaz de penetrar ou perfurar; também é usado em sentido figurado para descrever uma mente ou análise aguda e perspicaz.zh形容能够穿透或刺入某物的；也用于比喻，形容敏锐、深刻的洞察力或分析能力。arيصف ما يمكنه النفاذ أو الاختراق؛ ويُستعمل مجازًا لوصف الذهن أو التحليل الثاقب والحاد.

1. Able to enter or pierce C1 formal

   Having the ability to go into or through something; capable of piercing or entering.

   • The knife had a penetrative tip that could cut through leather.
   • The cold wind was penetrative, cutting through his coat.
   • The drill's penetrative force allowed it to bore through solid rock.

   ruПроникающийesPenetrante, que puede penetrarfrqui peut pénétrerdeEindringendptPenetrantezh穿透性的arنافذ

   Synonyme: boringenteringinvasivepenetratingpiercingsharp

   Antonyme: impenetrableimpermeable

2. Insightful or perceptive C1 formal

   Demonstrating the ability to understand or recognize subtle distinctions; showing deep insight.

   • Her penetrative analysis of the novel revealed hidden themes.
   • The critic offered a penetrative review of the film's symbolism.
   • His penetrative questions exposed the flaws in the argument.

   ruПроницательныйespenetrante (en sentido figurado, perspicaz)frPerspicace, pénétrantdeScharfsinnigptPerspicazzh敏锐的arثاقب البصيرة

   Synonyme: acuteastutediscerningincisiveinsightfulkeenpenetratingperceptivesharp

   Antonyme: shallowsuperficialunperceptive

• more penetrative comparative form
• most penetrative superlative form