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saturation

n. uncountable
C1 Advanced US //ˌsætʃɝˈeɪʃən// UK //sˌætʃəɹˈeɪʃən// sat·u·ra·tion

n. the state of being completely full or soaked, so that nothing more can be added. In art or photos, it describes how deep and strong the colors look.

n. the state or process that occurs when no more of something can be absorbed, combined with, or added. In optics and digital imaging, it refers to the intensity and purity of a color relative to its own brightness.


SIMPLE

The artist increased the saturation to make the red flowers pop.

CONTEXTUAL

After hours of heavy rain, the soil reached full saturation and could no longer absorb any water.

COMPLEX

Market saturation occurs when a product has been diffused so widely within a customer base that further sales growth is only possible through replacement or population increases.

Synonyms
Origin

Etymology tree Late Latin saturatiobor. English saturation Borrowed from Late Latin saturatio, saturationem.

Usage

Often used with 'of' to describe the substance being absorbed or the market being filled.

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