pervasive
/pərˈveɪsɪv/
per · va · sive
pər · ˈveɪ · sɪv
English Definition
adj. widespread; penetrating; prevalent
Significado en Español
penetrante, generalizado
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
lan tràn, phổ biến
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
per- (everywhere) + vade (go) + sive → pervasive, omnipresent.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
In today“s world, social media is a __________ tool, influencing people”s opinions and behaviors extensively.
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A
benign
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B
pervasive
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C
restricted
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D
occasional
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B — pervasive.
“pervasive” means adj. widespread; penetrating; prevalent
Common questions about “pervasive”
What does “pervasive” mean?
pervasive — adj. widespread; penetrating; prevalent. In Chinese: 普遍的；弥漫的.
How do you pronounce “pervasive”?
pervasive is pronounced /pərˈveɪsɪv/. It breaks into 3 syllables: per · va · sive.
Is “pervasive” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. pervasive appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “pervasive”?
per- (everywhere) + vade (go) + sive → pervasive, omnipresent.
