Invasive

Origin

From Middle French invasif, from Medieval Latin invasivus

Full definition of invasive

Adjective

1. That invades a foreign country using military force.
2. (of a plant or animal) That grows in environments which do not harbor natural enemes, often to the detriment of native species or of food or garden flora and fauna.
3. (medicine) (of a carcinoma etc) That invades healthy tissue; (of a procedure) in which part of the body is entered
4. Intrusive on one's privacy.

Derived terms

• invasively
• invasiveness
• noninvasive

Noun

1. An invasive organism, as, a plant or animal.----