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Invasive

/ɪnˈveɪsɪv/ · adjective

Meaning

Of or pertaining to invasion; offensive..

Definitions by Sense

Of or pertaining to invasion; offensive.
(military, also figuratively) That invades a foreign country using military force; also, militarily aggressive.
Intrusive on one's privacy, rights, sphere of activity, etc.
Originating externally.
Of an animal or plant: that grows (especially uncontrollably) in environments which do not harbour natural enemies, often to the detriment of native species or of food or garden flora and fauna.
Of a procedure: involving the entry of an instrument into part of the body.
Of a carcinoma or other abnormal growth: that invades healthy tissue, especially rapidly.
(biology) An invasive organism, such as an animal or plant.

Example Sentences

The Spanyards called their invaſive fleete againſt England the Navie Invincible, yet it was overcome.

Oh inglorious league: / Shall we vpon the footing of our land, / Send fayre-play-orders, and make comprimiſe, / Inſinuation, parley, and baſe truce / To Armes Inuaſiue?

[…] The Parliaments Forces, neither would, nor lawfully might in point of Law or Conſcience forcibly reſiſt or repulſe their invaſive Armes, without danger or High Treaſon and Rebellion, […]

[T]he Sheriffe, or any of his Officers, for the better execution of Juſtice, may carry handguns or other weapons invaſive or defenſive, […]

He managed to get back Lorraine; made truce with the Hungarians, who were excessively invasive at that time. Truce with the Hungarians; and then, having gathered strength, made dreadful beating of them; two beatings,—one to each half, for the invasive Savagery had split itself, for better chance of plunder; […]

It's wrong of me to ask such an invasive question when I keep so many secrets hidden from you.

All invasive moral states and passionate enthusiasms make one feelingless to evil in some direction.

an invasive species

Word Forms

more invasive
most invasive
invasives

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does invasive mean?

Invasive means Of or pertaining to invasion; offensive..

What is a synonym for invasive?

Common synonyms include aggressive, intrusive, offensive, encroaching.

What is the opposite of invasive?

Possible antonyms include uninvasive, noninvasive, non-invasive, confined.

How do you use invasive in a sentence?

The Spanyards called their invaſive fleete againſt England the Navie Invincible, yet it was overcome.

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Definitions by Sense

Of or pertaining to invasion; offensive.

(military, also figuratively) That invades a foreign country using military force; also, militarily aggressive.

Intrusive on one's privacy, rights, sphere of activity, etc.

Originating externally.

Of an animal or plant: that grows (especially uncontrollably) in environments which do not harbour natural enemies, often to the detriment of native species or of food or garden flora and fauna.

Of a procedure: involving the entry of an instrument into part of the body.

Of a carcinoma or other abnormal growth: that invades healthy tissue, especially rapidly.

(biology) An invasive organism, such as an animal or plant.

Example Sentences

The Spanyards called their invaſive fleete againſt England the Navie Invincible, yet it was overcome.

Oh inglorious league: / Shall we vpon the footing of our land, / Send fayre-play-orders, and make comprimiſe, / Inſinuation, parley, and baſe truce / To Armes Inuaſiue?

[…] The Parliaments Forces, neither would, nor lawfully might in point of Law or Conſcience forcibly reſiſt or repulſe their invaſive Armes, without danger or High Treaſon and Rebellion, […]

[T]he Sheriffe, or any of his Officers, for the better execution of Juſtice, may carry handguns or other weapons invaſive or defenſive, […]

He managed to get back Lorraine; made truce with the Hungarians, who were excessively invasive at that time. Truce with the Hungarians; and then, having gathered strength, made dreadful beating of them; two beatings,—one to each half, for the invasive Savagery had split itself, for better chance of plunder; […]

It's wrong of me to ask such an invasive question when I keep so many secrets hidden from you.

All invasive moral states and passionate enthusiasms make one feelingless to evil in some direction.

an invasive species

Frequently Asked Questions

What does invasive mean?

Invasive means Of or pertaining to invasion; offensive..

What is a synonym for invasive?

Common synonyms include aggressive, intrusive, offensive, encroaching.

What is the opposite of invasive?

Possible antonyms include uninvasive, noninvasive, non-invasive, confined.

How do you use invasive in a sentence?

The Spanyards called their invaſive fleete againſt England the Navie Invincible, yet it was overcome.

Sources & Attribution

FreeDictionaryAPI.com / Wiktionary · Original source · CC BY-SA 4.0

Dictionary data is provided by FreeDictionaryAPI.com and sourced from Wiktionary under its stated license.