Definition

The act of avoiding something, especially by cleverness or trickery.

Example

His evasion of the question made everyone suspicious.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new game that involves evasion?

Yeah, I heard it's all about sneaking around and avoiding capture.

It sounds really fun, but I wonder how much evasion is actually needed.

Probably quite a bit! The more you can evade, the better your chances of winning.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Evasion → It is formed from "e-" (a variant of "ex-", meaning out of) and "vadere" (meaning to go). The word "evasion" refers to the act of going out of or avoiding something, particularly in the context of avoiding a duty or responsibility.

Memory Tip

Think of 'going out of' something ('e-') to remember that 'evasion' means avoiding or escaping a situation.

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