penetrating

• IPA^(key): /ˈpɛnɪtɹeɪtɪŋ/

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• Hyphenation: pen‧e‧trat‧ing

penetrating (comparative more penetrating, superlative most penetrating)

1. able to pierce or penetrate

   The skunk produces a penetrating odor.

2. looking deeply into; piercing

   He had a very penetrating pair of brown eyes.

3. demonstrating acute or keen understanding

   His novel shows a penetrating insight into the criminal mind.

penetrating

1. present participle and gerund of penetrate

• repatenting