invasive Meaning, Definition & Usage

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

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