invasive
US /ɪnˈvesɪv/
・UK /ɪnˈveɪsɪv/
C1
adj.AdjectiveEntering the body, etc. in a destructive way
An invasive parasite destroyed part of the patient's flesh
adj.AdjectiveTending to spread aggressively; intrusive.
That type of plant is very invasive and will take over your garden.
adj.AdjectiveInvolving the introduction of instruments or other objects into the body.
The doctor recommended an invasive procedure to diagnose the problem.
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Nature destroying nature: BBC News Review
- Invasive species are those that come from a different environment accidentally and cause damage.
Invasive species are those that come from a different environment accidentally and cause damage.
- are killing seabird populations. Invasive species are those that come
are killing seabird populations. Invasive species are those that come
Evolution Can't Explain Your Grandma
- While these methods are more reliable than demographics, they can also be pretty… invasive.
While these methods are more reliable than demographics, they can also be pretty… invasive.
- they can also be pretty… invasive.
they can also be pretty… invasive.
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- Although I do like to pretend that that persistent invasive buzzing type sound that you get when listening to the FM radio on a mobile phone is actually a hive of angry bees who dislike edge shearing as much as I do, and are preparing themselves to sting the living f*** out of him.
Although I do like to pretend that that persistent invasive buzzing type sound that you get when listening to the FM radio on a mobile phone is actually a hive of angry bees who dislike edge shearing as much as I do, and are preparing themselves to sting the living f*** out of him.
- I need to make sure that you are very much IB Although I do like to pretend that that persistent invasive buzzing type sound that you get when listening to the FM radio on a mobile phone is actually a hive of angry bees who dislike edge shearing as much as I do.
I need to make sure that you are very much IB Although I do like to pretend that that persistent invasive buzzing type sound that you get when listening to the FM radio on a mobile phone is actually a hive of angry bees who dislike edge shearing as much as I do.
10 Songs That Got Banned for Being Too Disturbing
- It is also a commentary on the invasive nature of fame and how it affected Cobain's own life, especially his relationship with Courtney Love.
It is also a commentary on the invasive nature of fame and how it affected Cobain's own life, especially his relationship with Courtney Love.
- It is also a commentary on the invasive nature of fame and how it affected Cobain's own life, especially his relationship with Kourtney Love.
It is also a commentary on the invasive nature of fame and how it affected Cobain's own life, especially his relationship with Kourtney Love.
Donald Trump sets deadline for TikTok US ban unless company is sold
- And I said Look, it can't be controlled for security reasons by China, too big too invasive.
And I said Look, it can't be controlled for security reasons by China, too big too invasive.
- Too big, too, uh, invasive, and it can't be.
Too big, too, uh, invasive, and it can't be.
My Mom's Cruel and Unusual Punishments
- Ugh, I think the reason I internalize and hide away all my problems is because of how invasive my mom is in my personal life.
Ugh, I think the reason I internalize and hide away all my problems is because of how invasive my mom is in my personal life.
- is because of how invasive my mom is in my personal life.
is because of how invasive my mom is in my personal life.
F8: Everything you need to know
- In less invasive brain technology news, Facebook is building a brain-computer interface for typing and hearing via skin.
In less invasive brain technology news, Facebook is building a brain-computer interface for typing and hearing via skin.
- In less-invasive brain technology news…
In less-invasive brain technology news…
Why the government drops flies on California
- The Mediterranean fruit fly, or medfly, is an invasive pest in California.
The Mediterranean fruit fly, or medfly, is an invasive pest in California.
- The Mediterranean fruit fly, or medfly, is an invasive pest in California.
The Mediterranean fruit fly, or medfly, is an invasive pest in California.
US police forces using controversial facial recognition technology - BBC News
- Part of the problem with facial recognition isn't just that it's invasive, isn't just that it's wrong, it's also that it's, the police departments themselves are incredibly opaque about how and when it's used, and the companies are opaque about how the technology actually works.
Part of the problem with facial recognition isn't just that it's invasive, isn't just that it's wrong, it's also that it's, the police departments themselves are incredibly opaque about how and when it's used, and the companies are opaque about how the technology actually works.
- Part of the problem with face recognition isn't just that it's invasive, isn't just that it's wrong.
Part of the problem with face recognition isn't just that it's invasive, isn't just that it's wrong.
Every Medical Specialty Ranked by Competitiveness (2025)
- These specialists use imaging guidance to perform minimally invasive procedures.
These specialists use imaging guidance to perform minimally invasive procedures.
- These specialists use imaging guidance to perform minimally invasive procedures.
These specialists use imaging guidance to perform minimally invasive procedures.