invasive
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6.7
- adjective
- /ɪnˈveɪsɪv/
:
invasor
- The human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) gene is present in about 15-20% of early-stage invasive breast cancers.
Examples
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As part of his graduate work, he is developing guidance for the Namibian government to address invasive species.
Academic text (2010) -
The problems posed by exotic, invasive plants are extensive and expanding.
Academic text (2012) -
Internationally, the prevalence of breast cancer, the most common form of invasive female cancer, is increasing.
Academic text (2014) -
In the end, no single weapon is likely to vanquish or eradicate such pesky, invasive plants.
Academic text (2000) -
And now, with no diversity, no saplings to take advantage of the newly opened canopy, invasive species such as privet hedge and Chinese tallow threatened to take over.
Academic text (2010) -
The spread of invasive species can threaten local ecosystems and outcompete native wildlife.
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The government is enacting policies to combat the introduction of invasive insects that damage crops.
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She was concerned about the invasive behavior of the new neighbor who frequently interfered in her garden.
Synonyms
52
6.1
Entering where you are not wanted and disturbing someone's privacy
1
7.0
About an attack where one group enters another area to take control
Involving an attack that crosses into another area
Antonyms
Compounds
- Specialized
7
4.4
Plants or animals from another place that spread quickly and harm local plants and animals
- Specialized
An operation using small tools and a camera to bypass blocked blood vessels while the heart beats
- Specialized
A fish from another place that spreads quickly and harms local plants and animals
How Invasive
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Invasive comes from in- 'in' and the same root as invade 'to go into'. So an invasive war is one that 'goes into' another country by force.