invasive

Meanings

• Noun

  Abbreviation for Invasive Species. A non-native species that has been introduced deliberately or unintentionally, which causes harm to the environment, economy, or human health.

  - "The zebra mussel is an invasive species that was accidentally introduced to the Great Lakes in the late 1980s."
  - "The invasive kudzu plant can grow up to a foot per day and has been known to cover entire trees in a single growing season."

• Adjective

  Relating to or characterized by invasion or intrusion.

  - "The invasive cancer cells had spread to other parts of the body."
  - "The invasive military operation resulted in the loss of innocent lives."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɪnˈveɪsɪv/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with invasive
misconceive , perceive , receive , conceive

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Variants

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invasive , invasive species , invasiveness , invasivenesses , invasives

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'invasus', meaning 'to invade' or 'to enter'

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Trivia

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1. The brown tree snake, which was introduced to Guam after World War II, is considered one of the most invasive species in the world.

2. The European starling, which was intentionally introduced to North America in the late 1800s, is now considered an invasive species.

3. The Asian carp, which has been accidentally introduced to the waters of the Mississippi River Basin, is a major threat to native fish populations.

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Related Concepts

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1. Exotic Species: Exotic species are non-native species that are introduced to a new environment. While not all exotic species are invasive, some can become invasive if they are able to outcompete native species and cause harm to the ecosystem.

2. Bioinvasion: Bioinvasion refers to the process by which non-native species spread and become established in a new environment. Invasive species can cause significant harm to native species and ecosystems through competition, predation, and other mechanisms.

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Culture

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Invasive species have been a significant issue in various fields such as ecology, agriculture, and medicine. They can cause harm to native species, disrupt ecosystems, and lead to economic losses.

How to Memorize "invasive"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize an image of an invasive species, such as a zebra mussel or kudzu plant, spreading and taking over an environment.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'invasive' with images of harm, disruption, and competition.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Invasive Species Intrude And Harm' to remember the meaning of the word.

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