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pervasive

IPA pronunciation: /pəˈveɪ.sɪv/

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Russian meaning

Вездесущий, распространяющийся повсюду

English definition

Spreading widely throughout an area or a group of people.

Example

The pervasive adoption of smartphones altered student study habits.

Collocations

pervasive influence
pervasive problem
all-pervasive

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