interpenetration

C2 Topic:Abstract Ideas
US /ˌɪntərˌpɛnəˈtreɪʃən/ UK /ˌɪntəˌpɛnɪˈtreɪʃən/
noun Freq #636329

Meanings

  1. 1
    noun

    mutual penetration or overlapping presence within the same space or system

    The essay describes an interpenetration of memory and perception.

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Synonyms
1 noun · mutual penetration or... permeationinterminglingoverlap
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Etymology

From inter- ('between, mutually') + penetration.

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