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Meaning of infiltration
The act of entering or gaining access to a place, organization, or system, often secretly or without authorization.
Etymology of infiltration
The word "infiltration" comes from the Latin words "in" (into) and "filtrare" (to filter), and the suffix "-tion" (a process or action).
Historically, the term was used in the 15th century to describe the act of filtering or passing through a porous substance.
Over time, the meaning expanded to include the concept of secretly entering or gaining access to a place or organization.
Synonyms
penetration
invasion
incursion
intrusion
breach
entry
insertion
interjection
interruption
disruption
disturbance
sabotage
subversion
insinuation
permeation
pervasion
infusion
instillation
implantation
embedding
planting
seeding
surreptitiousness
stealth
secrecy
clandestineness
furtiveness
sneakiness
covertness
undercover operation
espionage
spying
reconnaissance
Definitions
- The act of entering or gaining access to a place, organization, or system, often secretly or without authorization.
- * The process of spreading or flowing into something, such as a liquid or an idea.
Usage Examples
- The company was concerned about the infiltration of hackers into their computer system.
- * The government accused the neighboring country of infiltration and espionage.
- * The new idea slowly gained infiltration into the academic community.
Antonyms
exclusion
expulsion
rejection
removal
elimination
ejection
deportation
banishment
ostracism
segregation
separation
detachment
withdrawal
retreat
departure
exodus
evacuation
clearance
purging
cleansing
purification