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Pervasive vs Permeated - What's the difference?

pervasive | permeated |

As an adjective pervasive

is manifested throughout; pervading, permeating, penetrating or affecting everything.

As a verb permeated is

(permeate).

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

    permeated

    English

    Verb

    (head)
  • (permeate)

    • permeate

    English

    Verb

    (permeat)
  • To pass through the pores or interstices of; to penetrate and pass through without causing rupture or displacement; -- applied especially to fluids which pass through substances of loose texture; as, water permeates sand.
  • To enter and spread through; to pervade.

    • Noun

  • A watery by-product of milk production.

    • References

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