penetration
5 synonyms for penetration, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The act of entering into or passing through something.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use penetration
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
market penetration
deep penetration
Etymology
From Latin penetratio, from penetrare ("to pierce, enter deeply").
Full origin of penetration →Frequently asked questions
What does “penetration” mean?
The word “penetration” means the act of entering into or passing through something. In plain terms, the act of getting into or through something, or how widely something has spread through a market.
How do you pronounce “penetration”?
“Penetration” is pronounced peh-nih-TRAY-shuhn (/pɛ.nəˈtɹeɪ.ʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “penetration” in a sentence?
Here is “penetration” used in a sentence: “The bullet's penetration was stopped by the vest.”
What part of speech is “penetration”?
“Penetration” is a noun.
Where does the word “penetration” come from?
The word “penetration” comes from Latin. From Latin penetratio, from penetrare ("to pierce, enter deeply").
Is “penetration” a common word?
“Penetration” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “penetration” have?
“Penetration” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act of entering into or passing through something.
What is the difference between penetration and market penetration?
Penetration in its general sense means the act of entering into or passing through something, while market penetration specifically measures the proportion of a market or population that uses or owns a particular product. The general meaning applies to physical entry, while the business meaning applies to adoption rates.
What does high market penetration mean for a product?
High market penetration means a large proportion of the target market or population already uses or owns the product. Businesses track this figure to understand how much room remains for growth versus how saturated the market already is.
How is penetration used in a technical or business context?
In business and technology contexts, penetration most often refers to market penetration, the share of a market or population using a given product. In more general or physical contexts, it refers simply to the act of entering or passing through something.
