evasion
Evasion (noun) means the act of avoiding something, especially a direct answer, duty, or obligation, often through trickery. Example: “His evasion of the question only made people more suspicious.”
How to Use Evasion
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDodging something, usually a question, duty, or legal obligation.
Tax evasion (illegal) is not the same as tax avoidance (legal but aggressive minimization).
Word Forms
evasions plural
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His _____ of the question only made people more suspicious.
Etymology
From Old French évasion, from Late Latin ēvāsiō, from the same root as evade.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does “evasion” mean?
The word “evasion” means the act of avoiding something, especially a direct answer, duty, or obligation, often through trickery. In plain terms, dodging something, usually a question, duty, or legal obligation.
How do you pronounce “evasion”?
“Evasion” is pronounced ih-VAY-zhuhn (/ɪˈveɪʒən/ in IPA).
How do you use “evasion” in a sentence?
Here is “evasion” used in a sentence: “His evasion of the question only made people more suspicious.”
What part of speech is “evasion”?
“Evasion” is a noun.
Where does the word “evasion” come from?
The word “evasion” comes from Late Latin. From Old French évasion, from Late Latin ēvāsiō, from the same root as evade.
Is “evasion” a common word?
“Evasion” is an uncommon word in modern English.