allusiveness
|al-lu-sive-ness|
C1
/əˈluːsɪvnəs/
(allusive)
indirect reference
Etymology
Etymology Information
'allusiveness' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'alludere,' where 'ad-' meant 'toward' and 'ludere' meant 'to play.'
Historical Evolution
'alludere' transformed into the French word 'allusif,' and eventually became the modern English word 'allusive' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to play with words or ideas,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'making indirect references.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality of making indirect references or hints.
The allusiveness of the poem made it difficult to understand without context.
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Last updated: 2025/06/30 09:21