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11elusive — e|lu|sive [ıˈlu:sıv] adj 1.) an elusive person or animal is difficult to find or not often seen ▪ She managed to get an interview with that elusive man. 2.) an elusive result is difficult to achieve ▪ She enjoys a firm reputation in this country… …
12elusive — adjective 1 an elusive person or animal is difficult to find or not often seen: an elusive man who was never in his office 2 an elusive result is difficult to achieve: Success in the business world has so far proved elusive. 3 an elusive idea or… …
13elusive — e|lu|sive [ ı lusıv ] adjective an elusive person or animal is difficult or impossible to find or catch: The rebel leader proved elusive. a rare and elusive bird a. difficult or impossible to achieve: An agreement to end the fighting remains… …
14elusive — UK [ɪˈluːsɪv] / US [ɪˈlusɪv] adjective an elusive person or animal is difficult or impossible to find or catch The rebel leader proved elusive. a rare and elusive bird a) difficult or impossible to achieve An agreement to end the fighting remains …
15elusive — adjective Date: 1719 tending to elude: as a. tending to evade grasp or pursuit < elusive prey > b. hard to comprehend or define < an elusive concept > c. hard to isolate or identify < a haunting elusive aroma > • elusively adverb • elusiveness …
16elusive — elusively, adv. elusiveness, n. /i looh siv/, adj. 1. eluding clear perception or complete mental grasp; hard to express or define: an elusive concept. 2. cleverly or skillfully evasive: a fish too elusive to catch. Also, elusory /i looh seuh ree …
17elusive — adjective a) evading capture, comprehension or remembrance The elusive criminal was arrested b) rarely seen A precise definition of diarrhea is elusive (Robbins pathology, 8th ed) See Also …
18élusive — ● élusif, élusive adjectif Littéraire. Qui élude, détourne avec adresse : Réponse élusive …
19elusive — [[t]ɪlu͟ːsɪv[/t]] ADJ GRADED Something or someone that is elusive is difficult to find, describe, remember, or achieve. In London late night taxis are elusive and far from cheap. Derived words: elusiveness N UNCOUNT ...the elusiveness of her… …
20elusive — adjective 1) her elusive husband Syn: difficult to find; evasive, slippery; informal always on the move 2) an elusive quality Syn: indefinable, intangible, impalpable, ambiguous …
