illusive

[ ih-loo-siv ]
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adjective

Origin of illusive

1
First recorded in 1670–80; illus(ory) + -ive

Other words from illusive

  • il·lu·sive·ly, adverb
  • il·lu·sive·ness, noun
  • non·il·lu·sive, adjective
  • non·il·lu·sive·ly, adverb
  • non·il·lu·sive·ness, noun
  • un·il·lu·sive, adjective

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