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invasive

adjective

/ɪnˈveɪsɪv/

Meaning

Tending to spread harmfully, intruding aggressively, or encroaching beyond proper boundaries.

The doctor explained that the procedure was minimally invasive.

intrusive, aggressive, spreading, encroaching

noninvasive, harmless, restrained

invasive species, invasive surgery, invasive behavior, invasive plants

impervious to sound; preventing sound from entering or leaving

having many parts, elements, or members; numerous

strong, durable, and difficult to break or deal with

mentioned before; previously stated

Occupying or containing much space; large in volume.

existing in large numbers; many