[pəˈveɪsɪv], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- (especially of an unwelcome influence or physical effect) spreading widely throughout an area or a group of people
(e.g: ageism is pervasive and entrenched in our society)


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Origin:
mid 18th century: from Latin pervas- ‘passed through’ (from the verb pervadere) + -ive