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invasive

/ɪnˈveɪsɪv/

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noun

An invasive organism, as, a plant or animal.

Examples :

"The invasive species of weeds in the school garden are difficult to control. "

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adjective

That invades a foreign country using military force.

Examples :

"The neighboring country's invasive military actions disrupted our peaceful border region. "

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adjective

Relating to military aggression generally.

Examples :

"The country's invasive military actions caused widespread fear and displacement among the civilian population. "

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adjective

(of a plant or animal) That grows in environments which do not harbor natural enemies, often to the detriment of native species or of food or garden flora and fauna.

Examples :

"an invasive species"

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adjective

(of a carcinoma etc) That invades healthy tissue; (of a procedure) in which part of the body is entered

Examples :

"The invasive cancer spread rapidly, affecting healthy parts of her lungs. "

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adjective

Intrusive on one's privacy.

Examples :

"The neighbor's constant phone calls were invasive, interrupting our family dinner. "

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adjective

Coming from outside; originating externally.

Examples :

"The new employee asked some very invasive questions about my salary during our lunch break. "

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