'invasive' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'invadere,' where 'in-' meant 'into' and 'vadere' meant 'to go.'

'invadere' transformed into the French word 'envahir,' and eventually became the modern English word 'invade' through Middle English.

Initially, it meant 'to go into or enter,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'tending to spread aggressively or intrusively.'