Tending to spread prolifically and undesirably or harmfully.
The invasive plant species quickly took over the garden, choking out the native flora.
Involving entry into the body by cutting or by inserting an instrument.
The patient was nervous about the invasive surgical procedure scheduled for the next day.
Tending to intrude on a person's thoughts or privacy.
The reporter's invasive questions made the celebrity uncomfortable during the interview.
invasivesubstantiv
An organism, especially a plant or animal, that is not native to a specific location and has a tendency to spread, which can cause damage to the environment, human economy, or human health.
The invasive species quickly took over the local ecosystem, outcompeting native plants and animals.