ALLUSION


Meaning of ALLUSION in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ə-ˈlü-zhən ]

noun

Etymology: Late Latin allusion-, allusio, from Latin alludere

Date: 1548

1. : an implied or indirect reference especially in literature ; also : the use of such references

2. : the act of alluding to or hinting at something

• al·lu·sive -ˈlü-siv, -ziv adjective

• al·lu·sive·ly adverb

• al·lu·sive·ness noun

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