Elusion

Pronunciation: /ɪˈluːʒən/

Definitions of elusion

noun a noun is a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. In this case, 'elusion' is a noun that refers to the act of avoiding or escaping something, typically through cunning or deception.

Example Sentences

A1 The magician's elusion of the handcuffs amazed the audience.

A2 The criminal's elusion from the police was short-lived.

B1 The elusion of responsibility by the CEO caused a scandal in the company.

B2 The elusion of taxes by wealthy individuals is a common issue.

C1 The artist's elusion of traditional painting techniques created a unique style.

C2 The politician's elusion of direct questions during the debate was noticed by the audience.

Examples of elusion in a Sentence

formal The criminal's elusion of the police was carefully planned and executed.

informal She always seems to find a way of elusion when it comes to doing her chores.

slang He thought he could pull off the elusion, but he got caught red-handed.

figurative The elusion of reality through daydreaming can be a temporary escape from stress.

Grammatical Forms of elusion

• past tense: eluded
• plural: elusions
• comparative: more elusive
• superlative: most elusive
• present tense: eludes
• future tense: will elude
• perfect tense: has eluded
• continuous tense: is eluding
• singular: elusion
• positive degree: elusive
• infinitive: to elude
• gerund: eluding
• participle: eluded

Origin and Evolution of elusion

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'elusion' originated from the Latin word 'elusio', which means a deceiving or evasion.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'elusion' has come to mean the act of avoiding or escaping something, often through cunning or deceit. It has evolved to encompass a broader range of contexts beyond just deception.