Interpenetrate
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɪntəˈpɛnɪtɹeɪt/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Interpenetrate is a verb meaning To penetrate mutually or reciprocally.
Meaning
To penetrate mutually or reciprocally.
More Meanings
- To permeate or pervade.
Example Sentences
It interpenetrates my granite mass, / Through tangled roots and trodden clay doth pass, / Into the utmost leaves and delicatest flowers; [...]
[O]ur Religion is not yet a horrible restless Doubt, still less a far horribler composed Cant; but a great heaven-high Unquestionability, encompassing, interpenetrating the whole of Life.
Word Forms
- interpenetrates
- interpenetrating
- interpenetrated
Synonyms for interpenetrate
Depending on context, synonyms include permeate.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include permeate, compenetrate, infiltrate, interlap, interinvolve, intertwine.
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