Saturation (noun)

  1. The state of being fully absorbed or soaked with a liquid or substance.
  2. The state of being filled to capacity.
  3. The quality of being intense or vivid to the maximum degree.

Origin:

Early 19th century: from latin saturatio(n-), from saturare 'to fill' (see saturate).

Examples:

  1. The paper was heavily saturated with water and wouldn't absorb any more.
  2. The room was at saturation point with people, leaving little room to move.
  3. The saturation of colors in the painting was stunning, almost like a photograph.
  4. The saturation of the market with similar products made it difficult for new entrants to stand out.
  5. The saturation of media coverage of the event left many people feeling overwhelmed.
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