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Pervasively: meaning, definitions and examples

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pervasively

 

[ pərˈveɪsɪvli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

influence, presence

Pervasively refers to something that spreads throughout an area or a group of people, having an effect or influence that is widespread and often difficult to avoid or escape. It indicates a quality of being present everywhere or having a pervasive effect, often in a subtle or insidious manner.

Synonyms

all-pervasive, ubiquitously, widely

Examples of usage

  • The pollution pervasively affects the entire ecosystem.
  • Social media has pervasively influenced contemporary communication.
  • Fear can pervasively infiltrate a community in times of crisis.

Translations

Translations of the word "pervasively" in other languages:

🇵🇹 de forma penetrante

🇮🇳 व्यापक रूप से

🇩🇪 durchdringend

🇮🇩 secara meresap

🇺🇦 всебічно

🇵🇱 wszechobecnie

🇯🇵 広範囲にわたって

🇫🇷 de manière omniprésente

🇪🇸 de manera pervasiva

🇹🇷 yaygın bir şekilde

🇰🇷 널리

🇸🇦 بشكل شامل

🇨🇿 rozsáhle

🇸🇰 rozsiahlo

🇨🇳 普遍地

🇸🇮 vsesko

🇮🇸 víða

🇰🇿 кеңінен

🇬🇪 საბაზისოდ

🇦🇿 geniş şəkildə

🇲🇽 de manera generalizada

Etymology

The term 'pervasively' is derived from the adjective 'pervasive,' which comes from the Latin word 'pervasus,' a past participle of 'pervadere,' meaning 'to spread through or permeate.' The prefix 'per-' denotes 'through' or 'fully,' while 'vadere' means 'to go' or 'to walk.' The word entered English usage in the late 19th century, reflecting phenomena that are all-encompassing and indicative of an extensive reach or influence. As global challenges like climate change and social issues have emerged, the usage of 'pervasively' has also expanded, often applied in discussions about the far-reaching impacts of technology, culture, and environmental factors.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,678 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.