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pervasive

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /pɚˈveɪsɪv/ · UK /pəˈveɪsɪv/

pervasive means: Present throughout a place or situation and affecting many people or things.

adjective

FOUND EVERYWHEREC1

Present throughout a place or situation and affecting many people or things.

  • Corruption was pervasive.
  • A pervasive smell of smoke filled the building.
  • The report describes the pervasive influence of advertising on children.

Similar words: widespread, all-pervading

Common phrases: pervasive influence, pervasive corruption, pervasive sense

Questions about pervasive

What does pervasive mean?

Present throughout a place or situation and affecting many people or things.

What is pervasive in other languages?

Türkçe: yaygın · Español: generalizado · Français: omniprésent · Deutsch: allgegenwärtig · Italiano: pervasivo · 日本語: 広く行き渡った

How do you pronounce pervasive?

In American English /pɚˈveɪsɪv/; in British English /pəˈveɪsɪv/.

How do you use pervasive in a sentence?

Corruption was pervasive. A pervasive smell of smoke filled the building.

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