pervasive

 
Pronunciation: /pəˈveɪsɪv/

adjective

  • (especially of an unwelcome influence or physical effect) spreading widely throughout an area or a group of people: ageism is pervasive and entrenched in our society

Derivatives

pervasively

adverb

pervasiveness

noun

Origin:

mid 18th century: from Latin pervas- 'passed through' (from the verb pervadere) + -ive