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/pərˈveɪsɪv/ · per.va.sive
adjective
  1. Manifested throughout; pervading, permeating, penetrating or affecting everything. The medication had a pervasive effect on the patient's health.
  2. Extending throughout a particular area or sphere. The company's culture was pervasive throughout the entire organization.
Did you know? The word 'pervasive' is often used in academic and scientific contexts to describe the widespread impact of a particular phenomenon or concept.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 16, 2026