Direct Cross-Language Association: “pervasive” in German
This word also exists in German! Meaning: “inflection of pervasiv:”
pervasive
EN • English
//pəˈveɪ.sɪv//(Received Pronunciation)
Direct German Translations & Equivalents:
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Definitions & Usage
adjective
#1Manifested throughout; pervading, permeating, penetrating or affecting everything.
Example: “The medication had a pervasive effect on the patient's health.”
Synonyms:
Translations:[DE]durchdringend
Notable Literary & Historical Quotes
“Mr Xi is also struggling with issues within his carefully-constructed power structure. The unexplained disappearances of key members of his leadership team and military top brass could be seen as either signs of pervasive corruption or political purges.”
— 2023 November 15, Tessa Wong, “Xi Jinping arrives in US as his Chinese Dream sputters”, in BBC:
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