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invasive

/ɪnˈveɪsɪv/adjective3 syllables

Invasive means: marked by a tendency to spread especially into healthy tissue.

Synonyms for invasive9

adjective, as in marked by a tendency to spread especially into healthy tissue

aggressive, fast-growing, strong-growing

adjective, as in involving invasion or aggressive attack

incursive, invading, offensive

adjective, as in gradually intrusive without right or permission

encroaching, trespassing, intrusive

Opposites of invasive

confined, noninvasive

What does invasive mean?4

adjective

1

marked by a tendency to spread especially into healthy tissue“invasive cancer cells”

2

involving invasion or aggressive attack“invasive war”

3

gradually intrusive without right or permission“we moved back from the encroaching tide”

4

relating to a technique in which the body is entered by puncture or incision

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with invasive?3

three syllables

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Invasive in a sentence

  • The cheese gave off a most peculiar, most invasive aroma.unknown
  • Rabbits, another invasive species, also compete with the marsupials for food and shelter.Cangarejo
  • Sami's stepdad didn't want to be too invasive.OsoHombre
  • Climate change is aiding the spread of invasive species.Hybrid
  • The morning glory is an invasive plant that climbs over everything.Solana
  • House cats are often invasive predators that damage the ecosystems they are introduced into.setite
  • Ivy is one of the most common invasive plants in the area.Amastan
  • Ivy is very invasive and tolerant of shade.Amastan

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