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pervasive

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of pervasive

existing in every part of something; spreading to all parts of something

A pervasive smell filled the room.

the pervasive nature of the problem

Synonyms and Near Synonyms of pervasive

pandemic, prevalent, rife, widespread

common, general, majority, overall, popular, prevailing, public, received, ruling

unanimous, universal

everyday, familiar, household, usual, well-known

contemporary, current, present

dominant, predominant, preponderant

characteristic, typical

communal, shared

Antonyms and Near Antonyms of pervasive

rare, strange, unknown, unusual

distinctive, especial, idiosyncratic, peculiar, special, unique

individual, separate, singular

nonpublic, personal, private

uncommon, unpopular

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