Pervasive
Example: Pervasive trends affect all areas
Definition
"Pervasive" describes something that spreads widely and is present throughout an area or group, often influencing or affecting all parts. For example, pervasive trends impact every aspect of society, indicating their extensive and all-encompassing nature.
Etymology
The word "pervasive" comes from the Latin verb 'pervadere,' meaning 'to go through' or 'to spread through.' It combines 'per-' meaning 'through' and 'vadere' meaning 'to go.' Did you know that 'pervasive' originally conveyed the idea of something physically spreading through a space, which evolved into its modern figurative sense?
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"Pervasive" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (C2) - set 2", containing 91 commonly used words.
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