Pervasive

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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