illusive

UK/ɪˈluːsɪv/US/i'lju:siv/

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Definitions

adj.

Based on illusion; deceptive and unreal (a less common variant of illusory).

虚幻的，迷惑人的（illusory 的较少用变体）。

Root Breakdown

Root-derived

il-not, opposite of

lusplay, sport, mock

-ivetending to, having the nature of

=illusive

il- (at, on) + lus (play) + -ive (adj.) = 'of the nature of an illusion.' A rarer variant of illusory, and often confused with elusive (hard to catch). For 'unreal,' illusory is the safer choice.

Root lud still carries 22 more words

Example Sentences

1.
The hope of a quick recovery proved illusive.

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