Allusiveness

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al·lu·sive (

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adj.

Containing or characterized by indirect references: an allusive speech.

al·lusive·ly adv.

al·lusive·ness n.

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allusiveness - a quality characterized by indirect reference

indirectness - having the characteristic of lacking a true course toward a goal

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