noun
Uncommon
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.”
noun
1
The state or process of being completely filled or soaked, with no room for more.
"The soil reached saturation after the storm."
2
The intensity or purity of a color.
"Increasing the saturation made the photo look more vivid."
3
The point at which a market is so full that further growth becomes difficult.
"Market saturation forced the company to look overseas for growth."
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.
Common pairings
color saturation
market saturation
point of saturation
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Word forms
- Plural
- saturations
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Etymology
From Late Latin saturatio, from saturare, "to fill" or "to satisfy," the same root behind "saturated."
Synonyms
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Rhymes for saturation
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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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.
