Where does “illusive” come from?
Illusive comes from Old French illusion, derived from Latin illudere, meaning "to mock or deceive," combining in- "against" with ludere "to play."
illusive (English): Subject to or pertaining to an illusion, often...
Definitions
- Subject to or pertaining to an illusion, often...
Ancestry of “illusive”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Medieval Latin | illūsīvus | — |
Words derived from “illusive”