Etymology

illusive

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Today it means: Subject to or pertaining to an illusion, often used in the sense of an unrealistic expectation or an unreachable goal or outcome. Full definition →

Medieval Latin illūsīvus
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  1. Medieval Latin · derived fromillūsīvus
  2. English todayillusive

Borrowed from Medieval Latin illūsīvus.

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