Invasive Definition & Meaning

invasive
adjective
  1. relating to a technique in which the body is entered by puncture or incision
  2. marked by a tendency to spread especially into healthy tissue; "invasive cancer cells"
  3. involving invasion or aggressive attack; "invasive war"
  4. gradually intrusive without right or permission; "we moved back from the encroaching tide"; "invasive tourists"; "trespassing hunters"

"Invasive" in song lyrics

See how invasive is used in real songs:

  • "africanized honey bee invasive"
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  • "in-situ breast cancer becomes invasive"
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  • "bypass minimally invasive"
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Usage tips for "invasive"

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