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elusion

UK/ɪ'luʒən/US/i'lu:ʒәn/
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Definitions

n.

The act of cleverly escaping or avoiding (rare).

逃避,回避(罕用)。

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
e-out of, former
+
lusplay, sport, mock
+
-ionact, process, state
=elusion

e- (out) + lus (play) + -ion (act) = 'the act of slipping out.' The noun of elude, but rare — in practice 'evasion' or 'escape' is used instead. Note the d→s stem: elude → elusion.

Root lud still carries 22 more words

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Her elusion of every question frustrated the reporters.

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