saturation

Definitions

The state or process of being filled to capacity, such that no more can be absorbed or added.

The intensity or purity of a color, determined by the absence of white, gray, or black.

The point at which a substance has dissolved the maximum possible amount of another substance.

Examples

The photographer adjusted the saturation to make the colors in the sunset look more vibrant.

The market for smartphones has reached a point of saturation, making it difficult for new companies to gain a foothold.

After hours of studying, he felt a sense of mental saturation and decided to take a break.

Synonyms

impregnation soaking fullness drenching steeping pervasion concentration

Antonyms

depletion emptiness desiccation dearth deficiency scarcity lack