saturated
Saturated (adj) means Completely soaked with liquid; unable to absorb any more. Example: “The ground was saturated after days of rain.”
How to use saturated
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCompletely full or soaked — whether it's a sponge full of water, a market full of competitors, or a chemical solution that can't dissolve any more.
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more saturated comparative, most saturated superlative
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What does “saturated” mean?
The word “saturated” means completely soaked with liquid; unable to absorb any more. In plain terms, completely full or soaked — whether it's a sponge full of water, a market full of competitors, or a chemical solution that can't dissolve any more.
How do you use “saturated” in a sentence?
Here is “saturated” used in a sentence: “The ground was saturated after days of rain.”
What part of speech is “saturated”?
“Saturated” is an adjective.
Is “saturated” a common word?
“Saturated” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “saturated” have?
“Saturated” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: completely soaked with liquid; unable to absorb any more.
What is the difference between saturated and unsaturated in chemistry?
A saturated solution has dissolved as much of a substance as it possibly can, and a saturated compound contains only single bonds between atoms. An unsaturated compound, by contrast, contains double or triple bonds, and an unsaturated solution can still dissolve more of a substance.
What does it mean when a market is described as saturated?
A saturated market is one so full of competitors or products that there is little room left for growth. Businesses entering a saturated market typically face intense competition and limited opportunity to gain new customers.
What does saturated mean when describing a fabric or material?
When describing a material, "saturated" means it is completely soaked with liquid and unable to absorb any more. A saturated towel, for instance, has reached the point where it can no longer soak up additional water.