Pervasive
Pronunciation: /pərˈveɪsɪv/
Pervasive (adj)
- Present in many places and affecting many things, so it feels hard to avoid.
- Spread through a whole area or group, becoming common and noticeable over time.
- Having a strong effect on many parts of a system, not just one small part.
Examples
- Pervasive noise filled the room, and we couldn’t ignore it.
- Stress has become pervasive at work, affecting everyone’s mood.
Pervasive (adjective)
Examples
- Stress is pervasive in daily life.
- Noise is pervasive in the city at night.