penetration

• Nom désignant l'action ou le processus de pénétrer, de s'introduire ou de passer à l'intérieur ou à travers quelque chose, que ce soit physiquement, militairement ou par la perception.

A noun referring to the act or process of entering, piercing, or making way into or through something, whether physically, militarily, or perceptually.

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1. Military incursionB2formalpolitical

   An attack that successfully enters enemy territory.

   Incursion militaire

   • The army's penetration into the enemy's stronghold was swift.
   • They planned a deep penetration behind enemy lines.
   • The penetration of the border was met with heavy resistance.

   Synonymesbreakthroughforayincursioninfiltrationinvasionraidthrust

   Antonymesevacuationretreatwithdrawal

2. Deep understandingC1formal

   Clear and deep perception or insight into a situation or problem.

   Pénétration (sens figuré)

   • Her penetration of the complex issue impressed the committee.
   • The analyst showed great penetration in his market report.
   • His penetration into the motives of the characters was remarkable.

   Synonymesacuityacumenastutenessdiscernmentinsightperceptionperspicacitysagacityshrewdnessunderstanding

   Antonymesignoranceshallownesssuperficiality

3. B2formaltechnical

   The act of entering into or passing through something.

   Pénétration (action d'entrer)

   • The penetration of the needle through the fabric was smooth.
   • Water penetration into the basement caused damage.
   • The drill's penetration into the rock was slow but steady.

   Synonymesentranceentryincursioninsertionintrusioninvasionperforationpiercingpuncture

   Antonymesdepartureexitwithdrawal

4. Ability to enterB2formalscientific

   The ability to make way into or through a substance or area.

   Capacité à pénétrer

   • The material's penetration by light was tested in the lab.
   • The knife's penetration into the wood was limited by its dullness.
   • The penetration of the soil by roots is essential for plant growth.

   Synonymesaccessentryinfiltrationingressperforationpermeationpiercingpuncture

   Antonymesimpenetrabilityimpermeabilityimperviousness

5. Depth reachedC1formaltechnical

   The depth to which something penetrates, especially a projectile hitting a target.

   Profondeur de pénétration

   • The bullet's penetration into the armor was measured at 5 centimeters.
   • The penetration of the missile into the bunker was devastating.
   • Engineers calculated the penetration depth of the pile driver.

   Synonymesdepthdistanceextentreach

6. Sexual actC2formalmedical

   The act, typically by a man, of inserting the penis into the vagina of a woman.

   Pénétration sexuelle

   • The law defines sexual intercourse as involving penetration.
   • Penetration is a key element in the legal definition of rape.
   • The medical text described the process of penetration during coitus.

   Synonymescoituscopulationentryintercoursesexsexual intercourse