Vocabulary Builder — Essay & Answer Writing
Pervasive
adjective
/ per-VAY-siv /
Medium
Meaning
Spreading widely throughout an area or a group of people.
Origin / Etymology
Latin pervadere (to pass through), from per (through) plus vadere (to go)
Synonyms
Widespread
Ubiquitous
Prevalent
Antonyms
Rare
Localised
Confined
Example Sentence
"The pervasive informality of India's labour market leaves the majority of workers outside the ambit of social security."
🎯 UPSC Usage
Use in GS1 Society, GS3 Economy and Essay answers to describe a deeply embedded, all-permeating condition.
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