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invasively

/ɪnˈveɪsɪvli/
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Adjective:invasive
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• adverb

1

In a manner that spreads prolifically and undesirably, often causing harm to an organism or ecosystem.

Example

"The non-native vine grows invasively across the forest floor, choking out indigenous wildflowers."

2

In an offensive or unwelcome manner that intrudes upon someone's privacy or personal space.

Example

"The reporters questioned the grieving family invasively outside the courthouse."

3

By means of a medical procedure that involves introducing instruments or other objects into the body or body cavities.

Example

"When the condition could not be managed with medication, the surgeon had to treat the blockage invasively."

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