pervasive Meaning & Definition
What Does Pervasive Mean?
Pervasive is used as an adjective meaning Manifested throughout; pervading, permeating, penetrating or affecting everything.
Pervasive in Brief
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //pəˈveɪ.sɪv// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | general, pervading and permeant |
| Comparative / superlative | more pervasive, most pervasive |
Pervasive Definition (Adjective)
- Manifested throughout; pervading, permeating, penetrating or affecting everything.
The medication had a pervasive effect on the patient's health.
Synonyms of Pervasive
Pervasive synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Pervasive
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Pervasive in a Sentence
The medication had a pervasive effect on the patient's health.
Word Forms & Grammar
pervasive (comparative more pervasive, superlative most pervasive)
Words That Rhyme With Pervasive
Origin of Pervasive
From Latin pervāsus, from pervādō (“spread through, pervade”), from per (“through”) + vādō (“go, walk”).
Pervasive Pronunciation
Pervasive is pronounced //pəˈveɪ.sɪv// and has 1 syllable.
Pervasive: Your Questions Answered
What part of speech is pervasive?
Pervasive is an adjective.
What is another word for pervasive?
Close synonyms of pervasive are general, pervading and permeant. See the full list of pervasive synonyms and antonyms.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of pervasive?
The comparative form is more pervasive and the superlative form is most pervasive.