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elusory


Meanings
  • adjective

    Something elusory is difficult to catch or grasp, it is elusive.


Synonyms

elusive , evasive
Variants
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illusorily , illusoriness , illusorinesses , illusory
Etymology
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From Latin elusorius, elusus 'deceived, eluded'.


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  1. The word 'elusory' is not commonly used in everyday speech.

  2. The term 'elusory' comes from the Latin word 'elusorius', which means 'deceived' or 'eluded'.

  3. In literature, 'elusory' is often used to describe something that is mysterious or hard to understand.


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  1. elusive: Adjective meaning hard to catch or grasp, often used to describe something that is difficult to understand or define.


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In literature, 'elusory' is often used to describe something that is mysterious or hard to understand. In art, it can refer to a painting or sculpture that is intended to be enigmatic or difficult to interpret.

How to Memorize "elusory"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a game of cat and mouse, where the mouse is the elusory object and the cat is trying to catch it.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'elusory' with the feeling of being out of reach or just beyond your grasp.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in 'Elusive is something hard to seize'.


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