To escape or avoid something, especially by being clever or quick.
From Latin 'eludere,' where 'e-' means 'out' and 'ludere' means 'to play or mock.' Originally meant to outmaneuver or play tricks on someone.
The word 'elude' comes from 'ludere,' which means to play—so when you elude something, you're literally 'playing' your way out of it, like a clever game!
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