pervasive
3 synonyms for pervasive, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adjective — Present or spreading throughout something; affecting every part of it.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
permeant
permeating
permeative
How to use pervasive
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
pervasive influence
pervasive sense of
deeply pervasive
Etymology
From Latin pervasus, past participle of pervadere ("to spread through"), from per- ("through") + vadere ("to go, walk").
Full origin of pervasive →Frequently asked questions
What does “pervasive” mean?
The word “pervasive” means present or spreading throughout something; affecting every part of it. In plain terms, spread through and through — showing up everywhere in something.
How do you pronounce “pervasive”?
“Pervasive” is pronounced puh-VAY-sihv (/pɚˈveɪ.sɪv/ in IPA).
How do you use “pervasive” in a sentence?
Here is “pervasive” used in a sentence: “A pervasive smell of smoke hung over the whole building.”
What part of speech is “pervasive”?
“Pervasive” is an adjective.
Where does the word “pervasive” come from?
The word “pervasive” comes from Latin. From Latin pervasus, past participle of pervadere ("to spread through"), from per- ("through") + vadere ("to go, walk").
Is “pervasive” a common word?
“Pervasive” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C2 level.
