saturation
|sat-u-ra-tion|
B2
/ˌsætʃəˈreɪʃən/
fullness or intensity
Etymology
Etymology Information
'saturation' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'saturatio,' where 'saturare' meant 'to fill or satisfy.'
Historical Evolution
'saturatio' transformed into the Old French word 'saturation,' and eventually became the modern English word 'saturation' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to fill or satisfy,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings related to absorption and color intensity.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the state or process that occurs when no more of something can be absorbed, combined with, or added.
The sponge reached saturation and could not hold any more water.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41