Invasive
Pronunciation: /ˌɪnˈveɪsɪv/
Invasive (adjective)
- Spreading quickly and often causing harm to the environment or health.
- Involving entry into the body, often through surgery or other medical procedures.
- Tending to intrude or interfere in a situation or place.
Examples
- The plant is invasive and covers the garden rapidly.
- Invasive species can disrupt local ecosystems.
Common collocations: invasive species, invasive plant, invasive surgery, invasive procedure, invasive questions