invasive

/ɪnˈveɪsɪv/ · noun

Meaning

An invasive organism, as, a plant or animal.
That invades a foreign country using military force.
Relating to military aggression generally.
(of a plant or animal) That grows in environments which do not harbor natural enemies, often to the detriment of native species or of food or garden flora and fauna.
(of a carcinoma etc) That invades healthy tissue; (of a procedure) in which part of the body is entered
Intrusive on one's privacy.
Coming from outside; originating externally.

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