Interpenetrate

/ˌɪntərˈpenɪtreɪt/
verb

To mix or merge together in a way that makes the separate parts hard to distinguish.

The flavors of the spices interpenetrate to create a complex taste.
Visual representation of "interpenetrate" - To mix or merge together in a way that makes the separate parts hard to distinguish.

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  • interpenetrate with
  • interpenetrate into
verb

To spread throughout, to permeate.

The smell of the perfume interpenetrated the whole room.
Visual representation of "interpenetrate" - To spread throughout, to permeate.

Often appears as...

  • interpenetrate the air
  • interpenetrate the atmosphere
verb

In philosophy, it means the mutual inclusion within the nature or substance of different entities.

In some religious philosophies, the concept of the human soul and divine spirit are said to interpenetrate.
Visual representation of "interpenetrate" - In philosophy, it means the mutual inclusion within the nature or substance of different entities.

Often appears as...

  • interpenetrate spirituality
  • interpenetrate consciousness

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verb

To mix or merge together in a way that makes the separate parts hard to distinguish.

The flavors of the spices interpenetrate to create a complex taste.
Visual representation of "interpenetrate" - To mix or merge together in a way that makes the separate parts hard to distinguish.

Often appears as...

  • interpenetrate with
  • interpenetrate into
verb

To spread throughout, to permeate.

The smell of the perfume interpenetrated the whole room.
Visual representation of "interpenetrate" - To spread throughout, to permeate.

Often appears as...

  • interpenetrate the air
  • interpenetrate the atmosphere
verb

In philosophy, it means the mutual inclusion within the nature or substance of different entities.

In some religious philosophies, the concept of the human soul and divine spirit are said to interpenetrate.
Visual representation of "interpenetrate" - In philosophy, it means the mutual inclusion within the nature or substance of different entities.

Often appears as...

  • interpenetrate spirituality
  • interpenetrate consciousness

Usage tips

Formal

Academic

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Sensory Blend

Use to describe how senses, like taste or sight, combine in a complex manner.

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The colors in the painting interpenetrate to give an illusion of depth.
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Intangible Merge

Often used for abstract concepts, not just physical mixing.

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The two cultures interpenetrate so deeply that their origins become indistinct.
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Metaphorical Use

Can be used metaphorically to describe concepts like ideas or emotions merging together.

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Their ideas interpenetrate, creating a shared understanding.
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Sensory Blend

Use to describe how senses, like taste or sight, combine in a complex manner.

Illustration for Sensory Blend
The colors in the painting interpenetrate to give an illusion of depth.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Intangible Merge

Often used for abstract concepts, not just physical mixing.

Illustration for Intangible Merge
The two cultures interpenetrate so deeply that their origins become indistinct.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Metaphorical Use

Can be used metaphorically to describe concepts like ideas or emotions merging together.

Illustration for Metaphorical Use
Their ideas interpenetrate, creating a shared understanding.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Sensory Blend

Use to describe how senses, like taste or sight, combine in a complex manner.

Illustration for Sensory Blend
The colors in the painting interpenetrate to give an illusion of depth.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Intangible Merge

Often used for abstract concepts, not just physical mixing.

Illustration for Intangible Merge
The two cultures interpenetrate so deeply that their origins become indistinct.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Metaphorical Use

Can be used metaphorically to describe concepts like ideas or emotions merging together.

Illustration for Metaphorical Use
Their ideas interpenetrate, creating a shared understanding.
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Video examples

David Brooks: The social...

it's a little like having sex, though probably not as good. And we see this when lovers walk down the street, when a crowd in Egypt or Tunisia gets caught up in an emotional contagion, the deep interpenetration. And this revolution in who we are

Video examples

Social animal - David...

emotional contagion the deep interpenetrate and this revolution and who we are gives us a different way of seeing I think politics a different way most importantly of seeing human capital we are now children of the French enlightenment

Video examples

David Brooks: The social...

it's a little like having sex, though probably not as good. And we see this when lovers walk down the street, when a crowd in Egypt or Tunisia gets caught up in an emotional contagion, the deep interpenetration. And this revolution in who we are

Video examples

Social animal - David...

emotional contagion the deep interpenetrate and this revolution and who we are gives us a different way of seeing I think politics a different way most importantly of seeing human capital we are now children of the French enlightenment

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Quote examples

Sam Francis

American Artist

Color is born of the interpenetration of light and dark.
Portrait of Sam Francis

Quote examples

Sam Francis

American Artist

Color is born of the interpenetration of light and dark.
Portrait of Sam Francis
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