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Elusiveness: meaning, definitions and examples

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elusiveness

 

[ ɪˈluːsɪvnəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

quality of being difficult to find or catch

Elusiveness is the quality of being difficult to find, catch, or achieve. It refers to something that is slippery, evasive, or elusive. Elusiveness can be associated with things that are hard to pin down or grasp.

Synonyms

elusion, elusivity, evasiveness, slipperiness

Examples of usage

  • The elusiveness of the criminal made it hard for the police to catch him.
  • Her elusiveness in the conversation left me feeling confused.
  • The concept of time has an inherent elusiveness.
  • Its elusiveness made it even more desirable.
  • The butterfly's elusiveness added to its mystique.

Translations

Translations of the word "elusiveness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 fugacidade

🇮🇳 अलक्ष्यता

🇩🇪 Unfassbarkeit

🇮🇩 kesulitan ditangkap

🇺🇦 невловимість

🇵🇱 nieuchwytność

🇯🇵 捕まえにくさ

🇫🇷 insaisissabilité

🇪🇸 evasividad

🇹🇷 ele geçmezlik

🇰🇷 잡히지 않음

🇸🇦 مراوغة

🇨🇿 nepolapitelnost

🇸🇰 nepolapiteľnosť

🇨🇳 难以捉摸

🇸🇮 neulovljivost

🇮🇸 óskiljanleiki

🇰🇿 ұстатпайтындық

🇬🇪 მოუხელთებელი

🇦🇿 ələkeçməzlik

🇲🇽 evasividad

Word origin

The word 'elusiveness' originates from the verb 'elude', which comes from the Latin word 'eludere', meaning 'to play with or mock'. The concept of elusiveness has been present in various cultures and languages throughout history, often associated with mystery, intrigue, and difficulty. The idea of something being elusive or hard to grasp is a common theme in literature, philosophy, and everyday life.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,233 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.