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Pervasiveness: meaning, definitions and examples

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pervasiveness

 

[ pərˈveɪsɪvnəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in society

The quality of being present throughout society or a particular area; widespread existence.

Synonyms

omnipresence, prevalence, ubiquity

Examples of usage

  • The pervasiveness of social media in today's society is undeniable.
  • Corruption has reached such a level of pervasiveness that it affects all aspects of governance.
Context #2 | Noun

in technology

The extent to which a technology is present and dominant in a particular field or industry.

Synonyms

dominance, penetration, prevalence

Examples of usage

  • The pervasiveness of artificial intelligence in various industries is revolutionizing the way we work.
  • The pervasiveness of smartphones has changed the way we communicate and access information.
Context #3 | Noun

in culture

The widespread influence or impact of a cultural phenomenon or trend.

Synonyms

dominance, impact, influence

Examples of usage

  • The pervasiveness of Japanese anime in global pop culture is evident.
  • The pervasiveness of fast fashion has led to concerns about sustainability.

Translations

Translations of the word "pervasiveness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 onipresença

🇮🇳 व्यापकता

🇩🇪 Allgegenwart

🇮🇩 pervasiveness

🇺🇦 поширеність

🇵🇱 wszechobecność

🇯🇵 普及

🇫🇷 omniprésence

🇪🇸 omnipresencia

🇹🇷 yaygınlık

🇰🇷 만연

🇸🇦 انتشار

🇨🇿 všudypřítomnost

🇸🇰 všadeprítomnosť

🇨🇳 普及

🇸🇮 vseprisotnost

🇮🇸 allstaðarverund

🇰🇿 кең таралу

🇬🇪 გავრცელებულობა

🇦🇿 yayılma

🇲🇽 omnipresencia

Etymology

The word 'pervasiveness' originated from the Latin word 'pervadere', which means 'to spread throughout'. It first appeared in the English language in the early 19th century. The concept of pervasiveness has been explored in various fields such as sociology, technology, and culture, highlighting the extensive presence and impact of certain phenomena.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,711, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.