# elusive vs evasive

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### elusive
*adjective · IPA /ɪˈl(j)uː.sɪv/ · frequency rank #15,604*
Evading capture, comprehension or remembrance.

### evasive
*adjective · IPA /ɪˈveɪsɪv/ · frequency rank #27,452*
Tending to avoid speaking openly or making revelations about oneself.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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