Pervasive

Pronunciation

• RP IPA: /pəˈveɪ.sɪv/
• US IPA: /pɚˈveɪ.sɪv/

Origin

From Latin pervāsus, from pervādō ("spread through, pervade"), from per ("through") + vādō ("go, walk").

Full definition of pervasive

Adjective

1. Manifested throughout; pervading, permeating, penetrating or affecting everything.The medication had a pervasive effect on the patient's health.

Synonyms

• (manifested throughout) penetrating, permeating, pervading

Related terms

• pervade