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Extensive vs Pervasive - What's the difference?

extensive | pervasive |

Pervasive is a synonym of extensive.



As adjectives the difference between extensive and pervasive

is that extensive is in the nature of an extent, wide, widespread while pervasive is manifested throughout; pervading, permeating, penetrating or affecting everything.

extensive

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • In the nature of an extent, wide, widespread.

    • Related terms

    * extend * extent

    See also

    * intensive ----

    pervasive

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Manifested throughout; pervading, permeating, penetrating or affecting everything.
    • The medication had a pervasive effect on the patient's health.

    Synonyms

    * (manifested throughout) penetrating, permeating, pervading

    Related terms

    * pervade