English · Adjectives
pervasive
/pəˈveɪ.sɪv/
[/pəˈveɪ.sɪv/]
spreading throughout
Advancedadjective
Definition
Spreading widely throughout an area, group, or thing; present in every part.
Example
Corruption was so pervasive that ordinary citizens had come to expect it everywhere.
Corruption was so pervasive that ordinary citizens had come to expect it everywhere.
Etymology
From Latin 'pervadere' (to go through), from 'per-' plus 'vadere' (to go).
How & Where It’s Used
Common in sociology, journalism, and academic critique.