Wordiyopene
LatinVariants
penepen
Related Roots
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About This Root
From Latin paene (almost, nearly) and related forms meaning 'within, through.' Penetrate means to pass through or into. Peninsula is 'almost an island' (paene + insula). Penumbra is 'almost shadow' — the partial shadow region. A root about getting inside or being nearly something.
Associated Words
penetrate
To pass through something; to understand deeply
IELTSTOEFLGRE
penetrating
Able to pierce through; showing keen insight
TOEFLB2
penetration
The act of piercing into something; keen insight
GREB2
peninsula
A piece of land almost surrounded by water
TOEFLGREB2
penumbra
A partially shaded area at the edge of a shadow; a zone of uncertainty
GREC2