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pervasiveexisting in every part of something; spreading widely throughout an area or group of people

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: existing in every part of something; spreading widely throughout an area or group of people

Pronunciation (IPA): /pərˈveɪsɪv/

Korean meaning: 널리 퍼져있는, 만연한, 모든 곳에 스며든

Korean pronunciation: 퍼**베이**시브

Example Sentences

  • Social media has become so pervasive that even my grandma posts selfies now.
  • The pervasive use of smartphones has changed how we communicate.
  • There's a pervasive belief that cats are plotting world domination.

pervasive

ADJECTIVE

//pərˈveɪsɪv//

existing in every part of something; spreading widely throughout an area or group of people

pervasive concept
💡 Concept

Illness becomes pervasive throughout the entire office workspace

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pervasive rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Persuasive words spread pervasive influence, while evasive figures lurk in shadows.

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/pərˈveɪsɪv/
🇬🇧 UK/pəˈveɪsɪv/

🌳Etymology

Prefixper--
Rootvas
Suffix--ive

Origin

From Latin 'pervasivus', derived from 'pervadere' meaning 'to spread throughout'. The word combines the prefix 'per-' (through) with 'vadere' (to go or spread).

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🎵Rhyme

persuasiveevasiveinvasive
persuasive
evasive
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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

Social media has become so pervasive that even my grandma posts selfies now.

The pervasive use of smartphones has changed how we communicate.

😄 Fun example

There's a pervasive belief that cats are plotting world domination.

The pervasive pollution in the city affects everyone's health.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

widespreadprevalentomnipresentubiquitousextensive

Antonyms

limitedrestrictedlocalized

Related

pervadepermeateinfiltratediffuse