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penetrate vs penetrative

penetrative vs penetrate

penetrate is not an adjective while penetrative is an adjective.

penetrate is a verb but penetrative is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
penetrate No No Yes No
penetrative No Yes No No
penetrate (adjective) penetrative (adjective)
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
tending to penetrate; having the power of entering or piercing
penetrate (verb) penetrative (verb)
come to understand
become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions
pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
insert the penis into the vagina or anus of
spread or diffuse through
make one's way deeper into or through
enter a group or organization in order to spy on the members
Difference between penetrate and penetrative

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