penetrative
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pen·e·tra·tive
(pĕn′ĭ-trā′tĭv)adj.
1. Tending to penetrate; penetrant.
2. Displaying keen insight; acute.
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pen•e•tra•tive
(ˈpɛn ɪˌtreɪ tɪv)adj.
1. tending to penetrate; piercing.
2. acute; keen.
pen′e•tra`tive•ly, adv.
pen′e•tra`tive•ness, n.
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Adj. | 1. | ![]() perceptive - having the ability to perceive or understand; keen in discernment; "a perceptive eye"; "a perceptive observation" |
2. | penetrative - tending to penetrate; having the power of entering or piercing; "a toxic penetrative spray applied to the surface"; "a cold penetrating wind"; "a penetrating odor" sharp - having or made by a thin edge or sharp point; suitable for cutting or piercing; "a sharp knife"; "a pencil with a sharp point" |
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penetrative
[ˈpenɪtrətɪv]A. ADJ → penetrante
B. CPD penetrative sex N → relaciones fpl sexuales con penetración
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penetrative
adj
penetrative sex → penetrativer Sex
= penetrating a
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