Invasive: meaning, definitions and examples
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invasive
[ ɪnˈveɪsɪv ]
ecology
Tending to intrude on a person's thoughts or privacy; unwelcome or unwanted.
Synonyms
encroaching, infiltrating, intrusive
Examples of usage
- This invasive species is causing harm to the local ecosystem.
- The plant's invasive roots have spread throughout the garden.
medicine
Relating to a medical procedure in which the body is entered by puncture or incision.
Synonyms
injurious, penetrating, surgical
Examples of usage
- The doctor recommended an invasive surgery to remove the tumor.
- Invasive diagnostic tests may be necessary to determine the cause of the symptoms.
Translations
Translations of the word "invasive" in other languages:
🇵🇹 invasivo
🇮🇳 आक्रामक
🇩🇪 invasiv
🇮🇩 invasif
🇺🇦 інвазивний
🇵🇱 inwazyjny
🇯🇵 侵入的な (しんにゅうてきな)
🇫🇷 invasif
🇪🇸 invasivo
🇹🇷 istilacı
🇰🇷 침습적인 (침입적인)
🇸🇦 غازٍ
🇨🇿 invazivní
🇸🇰 invazívny
🇨🇳 侵入的 (qīnrù de)
🇸🇮 invaziven
🇮🇸 innrásar
🇰🇿 инвазивті
🇬🇪 შემოჭრითი
🇦🇿 invaziv
🇲🇽 invasivo
Word origin
The word 'invasive' originates from the Latin word 'invasivus', which means 'to enter'. The term was first used in the mid-16th century to describe something that intrudes or encroaches upon a space or territory. Over time, 'invasive' has evolved to encompass various fields such as ecology, medicine, and technology, reflecting its versatile nature in describing intrusive or penetrating characteristics.