invasive
adjective/ɪnˈveɪsɪv/
Frequency rank: #6,137 most common English word
Meaning
Tending to spread harmfully and difficult to control, especially into areas where it does not belong.
Example sentence
The scientists worked hard to remove the invasive plant species that was spreading across the wetlands.
Synonyms & related words
- aggressive
- intrusive
- encroaching
- spreading
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