pervasive

spread throughout or present everywhere

Root

Other words with the vad / vas root

  • evade: to avoid or escape
  • evasive: avoiding direct answer or capture
  • invade: to enter forcefully or intrusively
  • invasive: spreading intrusively or entering where unwanted
  • pervade: to spread throughout

Vad / vas gives go. Pervasive things go through the whole space until they feel everywhere.

The article described pervasive distrust across the institution.

Pervasive is not one spot of influence. It spreads through the room, system, mood, or culture. If something pervades, it has gone everywhere inside.

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