elusive Synonyms & Antonyms
/ɪˈl(j)uː.sɪv/
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Elusive as an Adjective
1
Evading capture, comprehension or remembrance.
The elusive criminal was arrested
2
Difficult to make precise.
3
Rarely seen.
Elusive in a Sentence
The elusive criminal was arrested
A precise definition of diarrhea is elusive (Robbin's pathology, 8th ed)
Word Forms & Grammar
elusive (comparative more elusive, superlative most elusive)
Words That Rhyme With Elusive
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Origin of Elusive
From Latin elusus, past participle of eludo (“to parry a blow, to deceive”).
Quick Facts About Elusive
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ɪˈl(j)uː.sɪv/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Meaning | Evading capture, comprehension or remembrance |
| Comparative / superlative | more elusive, most elusive |
How Do You Say Elusive?
The standard pronunciation of elusive is /ɪˈl(j)uː.sɪv/, spoken in 3 syllables, with the main stress on the second syllable (l(j)uː).