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Learn “Pervasive”

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Pervasive

adjective/per-VAY-siv/

Meaning

spreading widely throughout an area or a group of people.

In context

The pervasive influence of social media is undeniable.

Remember it

PER (through) + VAS (go): something pervasive goes through everything, spreading everywhere.

Use it well

Pairs with 'influence', 'smell' and 'culture' — use when something is everywhere, often with a slightly negative shade.