Penetration vs Infection - What's the difference?
penetration | infection |
The act of penetrating something.
Specifically, the insertion of the penis (or similar object) during sexual intercourse.
The act of penetrating a given situation with the mind or faculties; perception, discernment.
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A number or fraction that represents how many cards/decks will be dealt before shuffling, in contrast to the total number of cards/decks in play.
(pathology) The act or process of infecting.
An uncontrolled growth of harmful microorganisms in a host.
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As nouns the difference between penetration and infection
is that penetration is penetration while infection is (pathology) the act or process of infecting.penetration
English
Noun
(en noun)- Any penetration , however slight, is sufficient to complete the offense.
- my observations of her looks and actions became acutely sharpened, and that to a degree which, notwithstanding my efforts to conceal it, could not escape her penetration .
Derived terms
* double penetration * interpenetrationinfection
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(wikipedia infection)Noun
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