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pervasion

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /pərˈveɪʒən/

KK: /pɚˈveɪʒən/

noun
Definition

The act of spreading throughout or being present in every part of something.


Example

The pervasion of technology in our daily lives has changed how we communicate.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you noticed the pervasion of technology in our daily lives?
Sloth B
Absolutely! It's everywhere, from our phones to smart homes.
Sloth A
Yeah, it really changes how we interact with each other.
Sloth B
For sure! Sometimes I miss the simpler times without all this tech.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
permeation
suffusion
infiltration
Antonyms
exclusion
removal
voiding
Root Explanation

Pervasion → It is formed from "per-" (meaning through) and "vadere" (meaning to go). The word describes the act of going through or spreading throughout something.

Memory Tip

Think of something spreading 'through' ('per-') an area, which helps you remember that 'pervasion' means the act of spreading throughout.

Visually Confused Words
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erasion
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supervision
spermashion
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prerevision
person
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