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Meaning of penetration

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

penetration

Pronunciation:/pɛnɪˈtɹeɪʃ(ə)n/

noun

Definitions

  1. The act of penetrating something.

    Example: Any penetration, however slight, is sufficient to complete the offense.

  2. Specifically, the insertion of the penis (or similar object) during sexual intercourse.

  3. The act of penetrating a given situation with the mind or faculties; perception, discernment.

  4. A number or fraction that represents how many cards/decks will be dealt before shuffling, in contrast to the total number of cards/decks in play.