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invasively

[/ɪnˈveɪsɪvli/]
adverb
invasivamente
1. In a manner that intrudes or penetrates without permission; intrusively
The reporter invasively questioned the celebrity about her private life.
O jornalista questionou invasivamente a celebridade sobre sua vida privada.
2. In a medical context, by means of a procedure that involves cutting into the body or inserting instruments
The doctor recommended an invasively diagnostic procedure to determine the cause of the illness.
O médico recomendou um procedimento diagnóstico invasivo para determinar a causa da doença.
3. In an ecological context, in a manner characteristic of non-native species that spread aggressively
The plant grew invasively, overtaking native species in the ecosystem.
A planta cresceu invasivamente, dominando as espécies nativas do ecossistema.
Synonyms
intrusivelyobtrusivelypenetratinglyaggressively
Antonyms
non-invasivelynon-intrusivelysuperficiallyrespectfully

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
invasivamente
Standard usage in medical and ecological contexts
Portugal
invasivamente
Standard usage, slightly more formal register in general discourse

Related Idioms & Phrases

invasive procedure
invasive species
invasive questioning
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