Elusive

Monday 10^th October 2016

Elusive - /ɪˈluːsɪv

Adjective

1.    Difficult to find, catch, or achieve.

2.    Difficult to remember.

Example sentences

Adjective

‘success will become ever more elusive’

‘the elusive thought he had had moments before’

Origin

Early 18th century: from Latin elus- eluded (from the verb eludere) + -ive.

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