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invasiveness

[/ɪnˈveɪ.sɪv.nəs/]
nounfeminine
caráter invasivo
1. The quality or state of being invasive; the tendency to intrude or encroach upon something
The invasiveness of the medical procedure was a concern for the patient.
O caráter invasivo do procedimento médico era uma preocupação para o paciente.
2. In biology, the tendency of an organism to spread aggressively and displace native species
The invasiveness of the species threatens the local ecosystem.
O caráter invasivo da espécie ameaça o ecossistema local.
3. The quality of being intrusive or violating someone's privacy or personal space
The invasiveness of the advertising campaign raised privacy concerns.
O caráter invasivo da campanha publicitária levantou preocupações com a privacidade.
Synonyms
intrusivenessobtrusivenessencroachment
Antonyms
non-invasivenessrestraintrespect

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
invasividade
More technical/scientific usage
São Paulo
caráter invasivo
Common in medical and scientific contexts
Portugal
natureza invasiva
Formal usage, especially in academic writing

Related Idioms & Phrases

invasive procedure - procedimento invasivo
invasive species - espécie invasora
invasive thoughts - pensamentos intrusivos
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