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Meaning of invasive
The primary meaning of the word "invasive" is related to something that intrudes or spreads into a place or situation where it is not wanted.
Etymology of invasive
The word "invasive" has its roots in the Latin word "invas-", which is the past participle stem of "invadere", meaning to invade or to enter into
The word "invasive" entered the English language in the 17th century, initially used to describe military invasions, and later expanded to include biological and medical contexts
Synonyms
aggressive
intrusive
obtrusive
interfering
meddling
trespassing
offensive
intrusive
unwelcome
unwanted
uninvited
disturbing
disruptive
encroaching
penetrating
pervading
spreading
dominating
overpowering
overwhelming
forceful
coercive
pushy
assertive
insistent
persistent
tenacious
troublesome
bothersome
irritating
vexing
annoying
frustrating
infuriating
incursive
intrusive
interloping
Definitions
- Oxford Languages defines "invasive" as:
- * (of a plant, animal, or disease) tending to spread or intrude, especially into a new area or environment
- * (of a person or their behavior) intruding or interfering, especially in a way that is unwelcome or uninvited
- * (of a medical procedure) involving the insertion of instruments or devices into the body, especially in a way that is surgically invasive
Usage Examples
- The invasive species of plant is choking out the native vegetation in the park
- * The company's invasive marketing tactics have been criticized by consumers
- * The doctor warned that the invasive procedure would require a lengthy recovery time
Antonyms
noninvasive
unobtrusive
unintrusive
welcome
invited
desired
wanted
benign
harmless
innocuous
gentle
mild
moderate
restrained
limited
restricted
contained
controlled
native
domestic
natural
benign
beneficial
helpful
cooperative