pervasive

• Qualifie ce qui se répand largement dans un territoire ou au sein d'un groupe, ou ce qui est présent partout et de manière envahissante.

Describes something that spreads widely throughout an area or a group of people.

1. Widespread or prevalentC1formal

   Spreading widely throughout an area or a group of people.

   répandu, omniprésent

   • The pervasive influence of social media affects daily life.
   • Corruption was pervasive in the government at that time.
   • A pervasive sense of anxiety filled the room.

   Synonymescommongeneralomnipresentpermeatingprevalentrifeubiquitousuniversalwidespread

   Antonymeslimitedlocalizedrarerestrictedscarce

2. Persistent or penetratingC1formal

   Existing or spreading everywhere, often in a way that is difficult to avoid.

   omniprésent

   • The pervasive smell of smoke lingered in the house.
   • Technology has become pervasive in modern education.
   • The pervasive noise from the construction site made it hard to concentrate.

   Synonymesinescapableomnipresentpermeatingprevalentubiquitousuniversalwidespread

   Antonymesconfinedlimitedlocalizedrarerestricted