Pervading: meaning, definitions and examples
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pervading
[ pəˈveɪdɪŋ ]
spiritual
Spreading through and affecting every part of something; omnipresent
Synonyms
all-encompassing, penetrating, ubiquitous
Examples of usage
- The pervading sense of peace in the monastery was palpable.
- His pervading presence in the room made everyone feel at ease.
Translations
Translations of the word "pervading" in other languages:
🇵🇹 penetrante
🇮🇳 व्याप्त
🇩🇪 durchdringend
🇮🇩 menyeluruh
🇺🇦 проникаючий
🇵🇱 przenikający
🇯🇵 浸透する
🇫🇷 pénétrant
🇪🇸 penetrante
🇹🇷 nüfuz eden
🇰🇷 퍼지는
🇸🇦 منتشر
🇨🇿 prostupující
🇸🇰 prenikajúci
🇨🇳 弥漫
🇸🇮 prodirajoč
🇮🇸 síast
🇰🇿 жаппай таралған
🇬🇪 გამოწელილი
🇦🇿 yayılmış
🇲🇽 penetrante
Word origin
The word 'pervading' comes from the Latin word 'pervadere', which means 'to go through'. It has been used in English since the 17th century to describe something that spreads through and affects every part of something. Over time, it has evolved to encompass both positive and negative connotations, depending on the context in which it is used.
See also: pervasive.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #17,707, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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