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INVASIVENESS

(noun)

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There are 2 meanings of the word Invasiveness.

Invasiveness - as a noun

The quality of involving entry into the living body (as by incision or by insertion of an instrument).

Example: "Surgeons have traditionally performed this surgery using a conventional open incision into the chest wall or abdomen but today are increasingly offering the operation as a laparoscopic procedure that lessens the invasiveness of the surgery."

The quality of tending to spread; especially of tending to invade healthy tissue.

Example: "Our results provide support for within-host evolution as one but not the sole explanation for the invasiveness of these bacteria."

Example Sentences

"The invasiveness of the plant species poses a threat to the native ecosystem."
"The invasiveness of the cancer cells makes it difficult to treat."
"The invasiveness of the investigation violated the suspect's privacy rights."
"We should evaluate the invasiveness of the proposed surgery before proceeding."
"The invasiveness of the interview questions made the interviewee uncomfortable."
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Word Game Points

Is INVASIVENESS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, invasiveness is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

INVASIVENESS has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.

Is INVASIVENESS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, invasiveness is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
INVASIVENESS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 22.

Is INVASIVENESS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, invasiveness is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
INVASIVENESS has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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