pervading

CEFRC1

/pəˈrveɪdɪŋ/

adjective · verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Spreading through and affecting every part of something.

  2. 02

    verb

    Extra detail

    present participle and gerund of pervade

Examples

  • The scent of lilacs is pervading the garden.

  • In Animism, there is credence in ubiquitous spirit entities pervading the totality of Nature.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
2
Parts of speech
2

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