Definition of pervasive

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per·va·sive    (pr-vsv, -zv) KEY  

ADJECTIVE:

Having the quality or tendency to pervade or permeate: the pervasive odor of garlic.

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ETYMOLOGY:
From Latin pervsus, past participle of pervdere, to pervade ; see pervade

OTHER FORMS:
per·vasive·ly (Adverb), per·vasive·ness (Noun)

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