penetrative

• Qualifie 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.

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

1. Able to enter or pierceC1formal

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

   qui peut pénétrer

   • 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.

   Synonymesboringenteringinvasivepenetratingpiercingsharp

   Antonymesimpenetrableimpermeable

2. Insightful or perceptiveC1formal

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

   Perspicace, pénétrant

   • 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.

   Synonymesacuteastutediscerningincisiveinsightfulkeenpenetratingperceptivesharp

   Antonymesshallowsuperficialunperceptive