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Meaning
Adj
●
Of or
pertaining
to
invasion
; offensive.
●
In Military:
That
invades
a
foreign country
using
military
force
; also,
militarily
aggressive.
●
Intrusive on
one's
privacy
,
rights
,
sphere
of
activity
, etc.
●
Originating externally.
●
In Biology:
Of an
animal
or
plant
: that
grows
(especially
uncontrollably
) in
environments
which do not
harbour
natural
enemies
, often to the
detriment
of
native species
or of food or
garden
flora
and fauna.
●
In Medicine & Surgery:
Of a
procedure
:
involving
the
entry
of an
instrument
into part of the body.
●
In Pathology:
Of a
carcinoma
or other
abnormal
growth: that
invades
healthy
tissue
, especially rapidly.
Noun
●
In Biology:
An
invasive
organism
, such as an
animal
or plant.
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Antonyms
Uninvasive
Noninvasive
Non-Invasive
Related
Obtrusive
Onerous
Harmful
Burdensome
Restrictive
Obstructive
Destructive
Inhumane
Dangerous
Aggressive
Disruptive
Draconian
Costly
Benign
Painful
Unpleasant
Malignant
Risky
Threatening
Damaging
Problematic
Hazardous
Toxic
Infectious
Infective
Insidious
Expensive
Virulent
Unethical
Pathogenic
Sensitive
Complicated
Widespread
Tumor
Bulky
Effective
Lethal
Infiltrative
Humane
Inexpensive
Troublesome
Convenient
Harmless
Inappropriate
Common
Severe
Wasteful
Biopsies
Unhygienic
Unsafe
Serious
Efficient
Complex
Scary
Resistant
Cumbersome
Impactful
Intensive
Bothersome
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