invasiv
Translation
invasive
Examples
Dies ist ein minimal invasiver Eingriff.
This is a minimally invasive procedure.
Die Pflanze ist eine invasive Art.
The plant is an invasive species.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is invasive Something is invasive Cancer can be invasive.
Similar Words
Synonyms: eingreifend, aggressiv; Antonyms: nicht-invasiv, sanft
Etymology
From Latin 'invadere' (to enter, attack). Related to the English word 'invade'.
Memory Tips
A direct cognate of 'invasive'. Think of its use in medicine (invasive surgery) and ecology (invasive species).