evasive
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.eva·sive
adjective \i-ˈvā-siv, -ziv, ē-\Definition of EVASIVE
: tending or intended to evade : equivocal <evasive answers>
— eva·sive·ly adverb
— eva·sive·ness noun
See Examples of EVASIVE
- She gave an evasive answer.
- They took evasive action to avoid capture.
First Known Use of EVASIVE
1637
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