Elude
/ɪˈluːd/noun
To escape or avoid something skillfully or cleverly.
Did you know?The word 'elude' derives from a Latin root meaning 'to play,' hinting at the idea of skillfully dodging fate or pursuit like a masterful performer.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
eludere
“To play away from, to escape or evade.”
Old French
Old French
eluder
“To evade or avoid.”
Middle English
Middle English
eluden
“To escape or avoid.”
Modern English
English
elude
“To skillfully escape or avoid.”