invasive
adjective · noun
Simple meaning
Related to the act of invading.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
ihnvaysivSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ɪnˈveɪsɪv
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a standard way of writing speech sounds.
Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
adjective
by extension
Intrusive on one's privacy, rights, sphere of activity, etc.
Of or pertaining to invasion; offensive.
by extensionbiology
Of an animal or plant: that grows (especially uncontrollably) in environments which do not harbour natural enemies, often to the detriment of native species or of food or garden flora and fauna.
by extensionmedicinesurgery
Of a procedure: involving the entry of an instrument into part of the body.
by extension
Originating externally.
noun
biology
An invasive organism, such as an animal or plant.
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
Aura for this meaning
This meaning: Intrusive on one's privacy, rights, sphere of activity, etc.
Used this way, invasive is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- No strong connotation
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
Word Aura describes common impressions, not a measurement. Tone changes with sentence, speaker, relationship and situation.
More ways to use invasive
- “The doctor warned against the highly invasive surgical procedure.”
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Antonyms
Sense: intrusive on one's privacy or rights
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