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Pungent vs Pervasive - What's the difference?

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Pungent is a related term of pervasive.


As adjectives the difference between pungent and pervasive

is that pungent is having a strong odor that stings the nose, said especially of acidic or spicy substances while pervasive is manifested throughout; pervading, permeating, penetrating or affecting everything.

pungent

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Having a strong odor that stings the nose, said especially of acidic or spicy substances.
    • The lasagne included plenty of pungent garlic.
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    • I can almost smell the fir scent… resinous, pungent .
  • Having a strong taste that stings the tongue, said especially of hot (spicy) food, which has a strong and sharp or bitter taste.
  • Stinging; acerbic.
    • The critic gave a pungent review.
  • Having a sharp and stiff point.

    • Derived terms

    * pungence * pungently

    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