The difference between Penetrating and Pervasive
When used as adjectives, penetrating means able to pierce or penetrate, whereas pervasive means manifested throughout.
check bellow for the other definitions of Penetrating and Pervasive
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Penetrating as an adjective:
able to pierce or penetrate
Examples:
"The skunk produces a penetrating odor."
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Penetrating as an adjective:
demonstrating acute or keen understanding
Examples:
"His novel shows a penetrating insight into the criminal mind."
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Penetrating as a verb:
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Pervasive as an adjective:
Manifested throughout; pervading, permeating, penetrating or affecting everything.
Examples:
"The medication had a pervasive effect on the patient's health."