penetrate etymology

Etymology:

• Latin "penetrāre" (to penetrate, pierce)
• From Proto-Indo-European "*péntʰ-" (path, passage)

Meaning:

• To enter or pass through an opening or surface.
• To reach or affect something deeply or intellectually.
• To become involved or immersed in.

Origin:

The Proto-Indo-European root "*péntʰ-" is related to words for "path" and "passage" in various Indo-European languages, such as:

• Sanskrit "panthāḥ" (path)
• Ancient Greek "patos" (path, way)
• Latin "pons" (bridge)
• Celtic "slighe" (path)
• Germanic "weg" (way)

The evolution from the concept of "path" to "penetrate" likely occurred through the idea of entering or passing through a narrow opening.

penetrate relate terms

• penetrating

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• penetrate

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• interpenetrate

  Etymology From Latin inter between among penetrare to penetrate Meaning

• penetrate

  Etymology Latin penetrāre to penetrate pierce From Proto Indo European péntʰ