invasive

adjective
UK: /ɪnˈveɪ.sɪv/
US: /ɪnˈveɪ.sɪv/

  1. Spreading quickly and undesirably, often causing damage.

    1. The weeds are very invasive.
    2. That invasive plant is difficult to get rid of once it takes root in your garden.

  2. Intruding or offensively intrusive.

    1. The cameras felt invasive.
    2. Taking my picture without permission was an invasive act that I did not appreciate.

  3. Involving entry into the body.

    1. Surgery can be invasive.
    2. The doctor recommended a less invasive procedure to treat the condition initially.

Synonyms

intrusive aggressive

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "invasive" in English means: Spreading quickly and undesirably, often causing damage., Intruding or offensively intrusive., Involving entry into the body..

The phonetic transcription of "invasive" is /ɪnˈveɪ.sɪv/ in British English and /ɪnˈveɪ.sɪv/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "invasive": intrusive, aggressive.

Example usage of "invasive": "The weeds are very invasive.". More examples on the page.