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evasive

/ɪˈveɪ.sɪv/
e · va · sive
Adverb:evasively
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• adjective

1

Tending to avoid commitment or self-revelation, especially by responding only indirectly or ambiguously.

Example

"The spokesperson gave an evasive answer when asked about the company's upcoming financial restructuring."

2

Directed toward the avoidance or escape from physical danger, pursuit, or an obstacle.

Example

"The pilot quickly took evasive action to avoid the sudden turbulence ahead."

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• Rhymes for evasive

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evaporative
evaporator
evasion
evasive
evasively
evasiveness
eve

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 17th century from French évasif, derived from Latin evasus, the past participle of evadere ('to escape or get away'), formed from ex- ('out') and vadere ('to go').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Evasive. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/evasive
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