penetrative
Adjective
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Having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions (synset 301748764)
"an acute observer of politics and politicians"; "incisive comments"; "icy knifelike reasoning"; "as sharp and incisive as the stroke of a fang"; "penetrating insight"; "frequent penetrative observations"similar to: perceptive - having the ability to perceive or understand; keen in discernment
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Tending to penetrate;
Having the power of entering or piercing (synset 300806085)"a toxic penetrative spray applied to the surface"; "a cold penetrating wind"; "a penetrating odor"similar to: sharp - having or made by a thin edge or sharp point; suitable for cutting or piercingsame as: penetrating
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