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evasive

adjective/i.vɐ.ˈzi.vu/medium

e·va·si·vo

Definition

Tending to avoid giving clear answers or commitments; not direct or straightforward.
The witness was evasive during the cross-examination.
He gave an evasive answer to avoid the real issue.
Common collocations
evasive answerevasive behaviorevasive action

Etymology

Do latim 'evasivus' (que escapa).

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