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Evasive Definition & Meaning

evasive
adjective
  1. deliberately vague or ambiguous; "his answers were brief, constrained and evasive"; "an evasive statement"
  2. avoiding or escaping from difficulty or danger especially enemy fire; "pilots are taught to take evasive action"

"Evasive" in song lyrics

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  • "Y'all evasive"
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Frequently asked questions

What does evasive mean?
deliberately vague or ambiguous; "his answers were brief, constrained and evasive"; "an evasive statement" avoiding or escaping from difficulty or danger especially enemy fire; "pilots are taught to take evasive action"
What part of speech is evasive?
Evasive is an adjective.
How many definitions does evasive have?
Evasive has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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