/ ˈpenɪtrətɪv; NAmE -treɪtɪv/ adjective
1.
( of sexual activity ) involving putting the penis into sb's vagina or anus :
penetrative sex
2.
able to make a way into or through sth :
penetrative weapons
3.
deep and thorough :
a penetrative survey
/ ˈpenɪtrətɪv; NAmE -treɪtɪv/ adjective
1.
( of sexual activity ) involving putting the penis into sb's vagina or anus :
penetrative sex
2.
able to make a way into or through sth :
penetrative weapons
3.
deep and thorough :
a penetrative survey
Oxford Advanced Learner's English Dictionary. Оксфордский английский словарь для изучающик язык на продвинутом уровне. 2005