allusion

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Learn the meaning of allusion with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.

allusion

(noun)

Meaning

an indirect reference to something

Example

"The author's allusion to classical mythology enhanced the story's depth."

Synonyms

referencehint

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Word origin
From Latin 'alludere', meaning to refer to.