ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Allusory

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /əˈluːzəɹi/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Allusory is an adjective meaning allusive; making allusion.

Meaning

allusive; making allusion.

Example Sentences

But those Sects, who oppose the doctrine of a real redemption, have always striven to evade the notion of a real sacrifice; as that on which the doctrine of Redemption is founded; upon pretence, that the scripture expressions of Christ's sacrifice were only figurative and allusory.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include illusionary, referential, allegorical, allegoric, illusional, alliterational.

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