Saturated
As an Adjective
- Completely soaked with liquid, unable to absorb more.
- Fully filled or penetrated with something, such as color, light, or information.
- In chemistry, referring to a solution that cannot dissolve more of a substance.
- In nutrition, relating to saturated fats, which have no double bonds between carbon atoms.
As Other Form
- Saturate (Verb): To soak or fill something completely.
Word History
The word saturated comes from the Latin saturatus, the past participle of saturare, meaning “to fill or soak completely.” It evolved through Old French and Middle English, retaining its meaning of being fully absorbed or filled in various contexts, including chemistry, color, and even emotions.
Examples
- After the heavy rain, her clothes were completely saturated.
- The market was saturated with similar products, making competition tough.
- This painting has a highly saturated blue that makes it stand out.
- The sugar solution became saturated, leaving undissolved crystals at the bottom.
Synonyms
Soaked, drenched, filled, infused, permeated
Related Words
Absorb, immerse, dissolve, concentrate, overflow
Antonyms
Dry, empty, diluted, unsaturated, deficient
