Eludible

/ɪˈluːdəbəl/ adjective

Definition

Capable of being avoided, escaped from, or evaded; possible to elude.

Etymology

From 'elude' plus the Latin suffix '-ible' (meaning 'able to be' or 'capable of being'). This suffix creates adjectives from verbs describing what can happen to the action.

Kelly Says

The suffix '-ible' is Latin's contribution to English for describing possibilities — if something is 'eludible,' it literally means 'able-to-be-eluded,' just as 'edible' means 'able-to-be-eaten.' It's a compact way to express potential.

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