Allusion

Pronunciation: /əˈluːʒən/

Definitions of allusion

noun something referred to indirectly

Example Sentences

A1 She made an allusion to a famous movie in her presentation.

A2 The author's allusion to Greek mythology added depth to the story.

B1 The painting contained an allusion to a historical event that not everyone recognized.

B2 The director's allusion to Shakespeare in the play was subtle but effective.

C1 The novel is full of allusions to classic literature, making it a rich and rewarding read.

C2 His speech was filled with clever allusions to current events, showing his wit and intelligence.

Grammatical Forms of allusion

• past tense: alluded
• plural: allusions
• comparative: more allusive
• superlative: most allusive
• present tense: alludes
• future tense: will allude
• perfect tense: has alluded
• continuous tense: is alluding
• singular: allusion
• positive degree: allusive
• infinitive: to allude
• gerund: alluding
• participle: alluded

Origin and Evolution of allusion

First Known Use: 1570 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'allusion' originated from the Latin word 'allusio' which means a playing with, a reference to, or a metaphor.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'allusion' has retained its original meaning of making a reference to something indirectly, but its usage has expanded to include various forms of indirect references in literature, art, and everyday language.