Elusive

//ɪˈl(j)uː.sɪv//

Word Type

Adjective

Adjective

The word "elusive" can be used as adjective and adjective.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

elusively elusiveness unelusive

Derived From

Related Terms

Related Terms

capture comprehension elude evade precise rarely remembrance seen

Similar Terms

artful artful difficult hard impalpable unidentifiable unidentifiable

Synonym Network

problematical subtle

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