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10 Language-to-English DictionariesPervasive
/pərˈveɪ.sɪv/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Spreading widely throughout an area or a group of people, especially of an unwelcome influence or physical effect.
"There is a pervasive sense of mistrust in the organization." - 2
Existing in or spreading through every part of something.
"The pervasive influence of digital technology can be seen in modern education."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin verb pervadere, composed of per- (through) and vadere (to go), entering the English language in the mid-17th century. Over time, its meaning shifted from physically spreading throughout a space to abstractly saturating or permeating environments, institutions, or human thoughts.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Pervasive" is said worldwide
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envahissant
Transliteration: ɑ̃.va.i.sɑ̃
"La présence envahissante des technologies modifie nos habitudes."
durchdringend
Transliteration: dʊʁçˌdʁɪŋ.dənt
"Es gab einen durchdringenden Geruch nach Chemikalien im Raum."
pervasivo
Transliteration: per.vaˈzi.vo
"L'uso pervasivo degli smartphone influisce sulla concentrazione."
pervasivo
Transliteration: peɾ.βaˈsi.βo
"El impacto pervasivo de la crisis afectó a todos los sectores."
pervasivo
Transliteration: peʁ.vaˈzi.vu
"O medo pervasivo impediu qualquer mudança significativa."
व्यापक
Transliteration: vyāpak
Script: हिंदी देवनागरी
"समाज में भ्रष्टाचार व्यापक हो गया है।"
弥漫的
Transliteration: mífàn de
Script: 中文汉字
"空气中弥漫着紧张的气氛。"
만연하는
Transliteration: manyeonhaneun
Script: 한국어 한글
"사회 전반에 만연한 불신이 문제다."
蔓延する
Transliteration: man'ensuru
Script: 日本語
"社会全体に蔓延する不安感を解消する必要がある。"
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