pervasion — the action or fact of spreading throughout; permeation
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the action or fact of spreading throughout; permeation
Pronunciation (IPA): /pərˈveɪʒən/
Example Sentences
- The pervasion of cat videos on the internet has reached epic proportions.
- Parents worry about the pervasion of violent content in children's media.
- The pervasion of artificial intelligence into healthcare is revolutionizing treatment methods.
pervasion
NOUN[/pərˈveɪʒən/]
the action or fact of spreading throughout; permeation
The pervasion of jasmine scent fills every corner of the tea house at dusk.
Pervasion meets invasion, triggering evasion!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin pervadere, meaning 'to go through' or 'to spread throughout.' The word captures the concept of something spreading completely and penetrating all areas, much like water seeping entirely through a sponge.
Breakdown
per- (through) + vadere (to go, walk) + -ion (noun suffix indicating action or state).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The pervasion of cat videos on the internet has reached epic proportions.”
“Parents worry about the pervasion of violent content in children's media.”
“The pervasion of artificial intelligence into healthcare is revolutionizing treatment methods.”
“The pervasion of pizza as breakfast food among college students is a fascinating cultural phenomenon.”
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