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Definition of invasiveness

invasiveness

/ɪnˈveɪsɪvnəs/
in · va · sive · ness
Adverb:invasively
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Adjective:invasive
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invasiveness Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The quality or propensity of spreading aggressively and undesirably into new areas, ecosystems, or healthy bodily tissues.

Example

"Ecologists are studying the high invasiveness of the non-native shrub to prevent it from crowding out local flora."

2

The degree to which a medical procedure requires the introduction of instruments or other objects into the body or the incision of tissue.

Example

"Surgeons opted for a laparoscopic approach to minimize the invasiveness of the operation and speed up recovery."

3

The quality of intruding offensively or unwelcomely upon a person's privacy, personal space, or autonomy.

Example

"Many consumers expressed concern over the invasiveness of the new smartphone tracking features."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Invasiveness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/invasiveness
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