saturation
4 synonyms for saturation, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The state or process of being completely filled or soaked, with no room for more.
Synonyms
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 saturation
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
color saturation
market saturation
point of saturation
Etymology
From Late Latin saturatio, from saturare, "to fill" or "to satisfy," the same root behind "saturated."
Full origin of saturation →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.
