saturation
Saturation (noun) means the state or process of being completely filled or soaked, with no room for more. Example: “The soil reached saturation after the storm.”
How to Use Saturation
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe state of being completely full — of liquid, of color intensity, or of competitors in a market.
Word Forms
saturations plural
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The soil reached _____ after the storm.
Etymology
From Late Latin saturatio, from saturare, "to fill" or "to satisfy," the same root behind "saturated."
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does “saturation” mean?
The word “saturation” means the state or process of being completely filled or soaked, with no room for more. In plain terms, the state of being completely full — of liquid, of color intensity, or of competitors in a market.
How do you use “saturation” in a sentence?
Here is “saturation” used in a sentence: “The soil reached saturation after the storm.”
What part of speech is “saturation”?
“Saturation” is a noun.
Where does the word “saturation” come from?
The word “saturation” comes from Late Latin. From Late Latin saturatio, from saturare, "to fill" or "to satisfy," the same root behind "saturated.".
Is “saturation” a common word?
“Saturation” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “saturation” have?
“Saturation” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the state or process of being completely filled or soaked, with no room for more.