illusive
[ ih-loo-siv ]
/ ɪˈlu sɪv /
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adjective
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Origin of illusive
First recorded in 1670–80; illus(ory) + -ive
OTHER WORDS FROM illusive
Words nearby illusive
ill-use, illusion, illusionary, illusionism, illusionist, illusive, illusory, illust., illustrate, illustrated, illustration
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