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elusive

/ɪˈluːsɪv/ adjective · British & US
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What does elusive mean?

adjective

Difficult to find or catch; elusive things are often hard to see or understand. Elusive people or ideas are hard to pin down or grasp.

Example

"The elusive nature of the unicorn has captivated people's imagination for centuries."

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