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in·va·sive
 invasive
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- pronunciation:
- ihn
veI
sihv
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
harmfully overspreading or penetrating, often quickly and aggressively.
an invasive species |
| definition 2: |
intruding; intrusive.
She was annoyed by the interviewer's invasive questioning. |
| definition 3: |
of a medical procedure, requiring cutting or insertion of an instrument into the body.
A transplant is an invasive procedure. |
| related words: |
aggressive |
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| derivations: |
invasively (adv.), invasiveness (n.) |
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