Definition of Elusive
Elusive
e·lu·sive
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(adjective)
difficult to pursue, find, or achieve, successful at evading or escaping (eluding) capture;
e.g. The lost puppy was elusive, and we spent all night searching for her.
(adjective)
difficult to define or understand;
e.g. He spent hours trying to master the elusive concept to prepare for the exam.
(adjective)
difficult to identify or isolate;
e.g. Scientists have finally extracted the elusive substance that might be a cure for this disease.
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