invasive
adjectivemasculine/feminine/ĩvɐˈzivu/medium
in·va·si·vo
Definition
That invades or tends to invade; that enters aggressively or undesirably into an environment, territory, or organism.
Cane is an invasive plant that threatens river ecosystems.
Minimally invasive surgery causes less tissue damage.
Common collocations
invasive speciesinvasive surgeryinvasive techniqueinvasive plant
Etymology
Do latim invasivus, de invadere (invadir).