C2nounformalsocietytechnology
US/pərˈveɪ.sɪv.nəs/
UK/pəˈveɪ.sɪv.nəs/
the quality of being present or felt everywhere in a place, group or system
In context
The pervasiveness of smartphones has changed how people talk to each other.
Researchers were shocked by the pervasiveness of plastic in the ocean.
Few people realise the pervasiveness of advertising in their daily lives.
Words that go with pervasiveness
noun + preposition
- pervasiveness ofThe pervasiveness of corruption made reform very difficult.
adjective + noun
- increasing pervasivenessThe increasing pervasiveness of AI raises new questions about privacy.
- growing pervasivenessTeachers worry about the growing pervasiveness of short videos.
- sheer pervasivenessThe sheer pervasiveness of social media worries many parents.
verb + noun
- highlight the pervasivenessThe study highlights the pervasiveness of racism in sport.