invasive — tending to spread very quickly and undesirably or harmfully
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: tending to spread very quickly and undesirably or harmfully
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈveɪsɪv/
Example Sentences
- My mother-in-law's invasive questions about our finances made dinner very awkward.
- The doctor recommended a minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery.
- Social media can be quite invasive if you don't set proper privacy settings.
invasive
ADJECTIVE[/ɪnˈveɪsɪv/]
tending to spread very quickly and undesirably or harmfully
Invasive vines swallow the abandoned cottage in just one summer.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'invadere' meaning 'to enter or go into,' combined with the suffix '-ive' meaning 'tending to' or 'having the quality of.' The Latin root 'invadere' is composed of 'in-' (into) and 'vadere' (to go).
Breakdown
in- (into) + vad- (go) + -ive (tending to) = invasive (tending to go into or spread into)
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📝Examples
“My mother-in-law's invasive questions about our finances made dinner very awkward.”
“The doctor recommended a minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery.”
“Social media can be quite invasive if you don't set proper privacy settings.”
“The invasive bamboo in my backyard grows faster than my student loan debt!”
“Invasive apps constantly asking for permissions are like clingy ex-boyfriends.”
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