pervasive

Meanings

• adjective

  Extensive or all-pervading; spreading or penetrating everywhere.

  - "The smell of the flowers was pervasive in the garden."
  - "The smoke from the fire was pervasive in the room."

• adjective

  Dominant or controlling; having a wide influence or impact.

  - "The corporation's influence was pervasive in the industry."
  - "The idea of innovation is pervasive in today's society."

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Pronunciation

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2. /pɚˈveɪ.sɪv/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

penetrating , permeating , pervading

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with pervasive
persistent , persevere , revive , survive

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Variants

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pervasive , pervasively , pervasiveness , pervasivenesses , pervasive developmental disorder , all-pervasive , all-pervasiveness , all-pervasivenesses

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Etymology

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From the Latin pervadere, meaning 'to spread through'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'pervasive' was first used in English in the 15th century.

2. The word pervasive comes from the Latin word pervadere, which means 'to spread through'.

3. In computing, the term 'pervasive computing' refers to the use of technology to create an environment where information is constantly available to users.

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Related Concepts

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1. ubiquitous: Similar in meaning to pervasive, but implies the presence or availability of something in all places rather than just spreading or penetrating everywhere.

2. omnipresent: Similar in meaning to pervasive, but implies the presence or existence of something everywhere at all times.

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Quotes

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1. A resuscitated orthodoxy, so "pervasive" as to be nearly invisible, rules the land.

   - Mark Slouka,{it}Harper's{/it},November 2004

2. The manic money-grab excitement of the Nineties had never been altogether free of our "pervasive" American guilt.

   - Norman Mailer,{it}New York Review of Books{/it},27 Mar. 2002

3. Race was never articulated as an issue at the trial, even though its presence was "pervasive".

   - Howard Chua-Eoan,{it}Time{/it},6 Mar. 2000

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Culture

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The term 'pervasive' has been used in various contexts throughout history and literature. In the field of environmental science, it refers to the extent to which a pollutant or contaminant spreads throughout an environment. In psychology, it refers to the widespread presence or influence of an idea or behavior. In literature, it is often used to describe the dominating presence or theme of a work.

How to Memorize "pervasive"

1. visualize
   

   - To visualize the concept of pervasive, imagine a substance spreading or penetrating everywhere, like smoke filling a room or a strong scent spreading through an area.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word pervasive with the idea of something spreading or dominating. For example, think of a forest fire that spreads quickly and covers a large area.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Pervasive P' to remember the meaning of the word. P stands for 'permeates' or 'penetrates' and 'vasive' refers to the ability to spread or influence.

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