Pervasive
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /pəˈveɪ.sɪv/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Pervasive is an adjective meaning Manifested throughout; pervading, permeating, penetrating or affecting everything.
Meaning
Manifested throughout; pervading, permeating, penetrating or affecting everything.
Example Sentences
The medication had a pervasive effect on the patient's health.
Mr Xi is also struggling with issues within his carefully-constructed power structure. The unexplained disappearances of key members of his leadership team and military top brass could be seen as either signs of pervasive corruption or political purges.
Synonyms for pervasive
Depending on context, synonyms include penetrating, permeating, pervading, general, permeant, permeative.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include general, distributive, permeative, permeant, permeating, pervading.
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