Definition of
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[ adjective ] characterized by indirect references

Examples

"allusive speech is characterized by allusions"

Related terms

indirect

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Rhymes with

collusive illusive elusive conclusive inconclusive reclusive exclusive reclusive abusive inclusive conducive obtrusive unobtrusive repulsive impulsive compulsive convulsive reflexive possessive recessive intrusive subversive sieve obsessive aggressive abrasive oppressive explosive effusive progressive adhesive successive regressive submissive offensive inoffensive erosive adhesive dispersive discursive counteroffensive corrosive dismissive passive missive massive persuasive coercive evasive pervasive incisive impassive permissive expressive evasive divisive excessive derisive invasive decisive indecisive pensive depressive inexpensive extensive expansive expensive cohesive impressive apprehensive repressive defensive unimpressive apprehensive comprehensive hypertensive responsive intensive unresponsive

Phonetic and Homophones

AH0 L UW1 S IH0 V

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al-asifa

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