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Allusion: meaning, definitions and examples

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allusion

 

[ ษ™หˆluหส’n ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

in literature

An indirect or passing reference to a person, place, or thing, implying a deeper meaning.

Synonyms

citation, mention, reference

Examples of usage

  • The novel includes many allusions to Greek mythology.
  • Her speech was filled with allusions to famous historical figures.
Context #2 | Noun

in everyday language

A statement that hints at something rather than being direct.

Synonyms

hint, insinuation, suggestion

Examples of usage

  • His comments were seen as an allusion to his true feelings.
  • The painting is full of allusions to the artist's personal struggles.
Context #3 | Verb

in writing

To make an indirect reference to something.

Synonyms

hint at, refer to, suggest

Examples of usage

  • The author often alludes to Shakespeare in his works.
  • She cleverly alluded to the upcoming changes without revealing specifics.

Translations

Translations of the word "allusion" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น alusรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเค‚เค•เฅ‡เคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Anspielung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sindiran

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐั‚ัะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ aluzja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใปใฎใ‚ใ‹ใ—

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท allusion

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ alusiรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ima

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•”์‹œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชู„ู…ูŠุญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ narรกลพka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ narรกลพka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆš—็คบ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ namig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tilvรญsun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐัั‚ะฐั€ะปั‹ ัำฉะท

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ˜แƒœแƒ˜แƒจแƒœแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ iลŸarษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ alusiรณn

Etymology

The word 'allusion' originated from the Latin word 'allusio', which means 'a play on words' or 'a reference'. It first appeared in English in the 16th century. Allusions have been commonly used in literature, art, and everyday language to add depth and meaning to communication.

See also: alluding.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,111 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.