penetration

Word parts

penetrate + -ation

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /pɛnɪˈtreɪʃ(ə)n/

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• Hyphenation: pe‧ne‧tra‧tion

Noun

Singular penetration

Plural penetrations

1. (uncountable) Penetration is the action of penetrating into something.
2. (uncountable) Penetration is the penis being inserted into the vagina or another part of the body during sex.

Related words

• penetrate