Definition

1. Verb:
   • To spread or diffuse through something completely; to permeate: To move into and throughout every part of something, filling or affecting it thoroughly.
   • To penetrate mutually; to be interlocked or intertwined: For two or more things to pass into or through each other, becoming blended or interconnected.

Usage Examples

• Verb (to permeate):

  • The scent of jasmine interpenetrated the entire garden.
  • A sense of calm interpenetrated the room after the meditation session.

• Verb (to penetrate mutually):

  • In a healthy relationship, the partners' lives and interests interpenetrate.
  • The two cultures have interpenetrated over centuries, creating a unique fusion.

Advanced Usage

• "to become interpenetrated": To reach a state of being thoroughly mixed or mutually penetrated.
  • Over time, their philosophical views became deeply interpenetrated.

Variants and Related Words

• Interpenetration (noun): The act or process of interpenetrating.

  • The interpenetration of light and shadow created a beautiful pattern on the wall.

• Interpenetrative (adjective): Having the quality of interpenetrating.

  • The analysis revealed the interpenetrative nature of social and economic factors.

Synonyms

• Permeate: To spread throughout something; to pervade.
• Pervade: To spread through and be perceived in every part of something.
• Imbue: To inspire or permeate with a feeling or quality.
• Diffuse: To spread over a wide area or between things.

Related Phrasal Verbs

(This word does not commonly form phrasal verbs.)

Related Idioms

(There are no common idioms specifically using the word "interpenetrate".)

Verb

1. spread or diffuse through
   • An atmosphere of distrust has permeated this administration
   • music penetrated the entire building
   • His campaign was riddled with accusations and personal attacks
2. penetrate mutually or be interlocked
   • The territories of two married people interpenetrate a lot