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elusive
Definitions
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adjective
Difficult
to
find
,
catch
,
or
achieve
.
The
elusive
thief
managed
to
escape
the
police
once
again
.
Success
can
be
elusive
if
you
don't
work
hard
for
it
.
The
rare
bird
is
elusive
,
making
it
a
challenge
for
birdwatchers
to
spot
.
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Word Origin
Language
Latin
Original word
eludere
Word parts
e (out) + ludere (to play)
Originally meant
to play out of reach
Background
The word 'elusive' comes from the Latin 'eludere', which means to play out of reach, reflecting the idea of something that is difficult to catch or achieve.