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

  1. Penetrating as an adjective:

    able to pierce or penetrate

    Examples:

    "The skunk produces a penetrating odor."

  2. Penetrating as an adjective:

    demonstrating acute or keen understanding

    Examples:

    "His novel shows a penetrating insight into the criminal mind."

  1. Penetrating as a verb:

  1. Pervasive as an adjective:

    Manifested throughout; pervading, permeating, penetrating or affecting everything.

    Examples:

    "The medication had a pervasive effect on the patient's health."

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