View synonyms for pervasive

pervasive

[ per-vey-siv ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

spread throughout:
The corruption is so pervasive that it is accepted as the way to do business.

pervasive

/ pɜːˈveɪsɪv /

First recorded in 1730–40; equivalent to Latin pervās(us), past participle of pervādere “to pass through” + -ive ( def ); pervade ( def )

C18: from Latin pervāsus, past participle of pervādere to pervade

Pervasive monitoring would also undermine the privacy of user communications.

Pervasive odors of ripening vine, Fill the air like a luscious wine.

Pervasive drug use among students creates a climate in the schools that is destructive to learning.

April 24, 2024gallimaufry

[gal-uh-maw-free ]

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