invasive
invasive Lexical Profile
invasive Game Scores & Validity
• adjective
Tending to spread prolifically and undesirably or harmfully, especially of non-native plants, animals, or diseases that disrupt an ecosystem or spread into healthy tissue.
"Conservationists are working to remove invasive plant species that threaten the native forest habitat."
Involving the introduction of medical instruments or other objects into the body or body cavities, typically by cutting or puncturing the skin.
"Modern imaging technology often allows doctors to diagnose conditions without resorting to invasive surgery."
Intruding uncomfortably upon a person's privacy, personal space, or autonomy.
"Many users objected to the invasive data-collection practices of the new software update."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the late 16th century from Middle French invasif or Medieval Latin invasivus, from the Latin past participle stem of invadere ('to enter into, attack, or usurp').