elude vs elusive
elusive vs eludeelude is not an adjective while elusive is an adjective.
elude is a verb but elusive is not a verb.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| elude | No | No | Yes | No |
| elusive | No | Yes | No | No |
| elude (adjective) | elusive (adjective) |
|---|---|
| skillful at eluding capture | |
| making great mental demands; hard to comprehend or solve or believe | |
| difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze | |
| difficult to describe |
| elude (verb) | elusive (verb) |
|---|---|
| avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues) | |
| escape, either physically or mentally | |
| be incomprehensible to; escape understanding by |
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