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allusive
What does allusive mean?
allusive (adjective): characterized by indirect references.
Definition: Princeton WordNet 3.1.
How do you pronounce allusive?
/əˈlusɪv/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does allusive come from?
From Latin allūs-, past participle stem of allūdere (“to joke, jest”; see allude) + -ive.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Words related to allusive
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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suggesting an unhealthy mental state
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functioning in a supporting capacity
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characterized by indirect references
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lacking sufficient water or rainfall
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