invasive

in·va·sive

adj \-siv, -ziv\

Definition of INVASIVE

1

: of, relating to, or characterized by military aggression

2

: tending to spread; especially : tending to invade healthy tissue <invasive cancer cells>

3

: tending to infringe

4

: involving entry into the living body (as by incision or by insertion of an instrument) <invasive diagnostic techniques>

— in·va·sive·ness noun

First Known Use of INVASIVE

1598

Rhymes with INVASIVE

abrasive, assuasive, corrasive, dissuasive, embracive, evasive, persuasive, pervasive