"Allusion" is a literary and rhetorical device used to create deeper connections between the text and the audience by referencing well-known works, events, or ideas. Its effectiveness relies on the audience's familiarity with the subject of the allusion.
Word 'allusion' in Other Languages
- allusion in Assamese অসমীয়া
- allusion in Bengali বাংলা
- allusion in Bodo बड़ो
- allusion in Dogri डोगरी
- allusion in English
- allusion in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
- allusion in Hindi हिन्दी
- allusion in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
- allusion in Kashmiri कॉशुर
- allusion in Konkani कोंकणी
- allusion in Maithili মৈথিলী
- allusion in Malayalam മലയാളം
- allusion in Manipuri মৈতৈলোন্
- allusion in Marathi मराठी
- allusion in Nepali नेपाली
- allusion in Oriya ଓଡ଼ିଆ
- allusion in Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
- allusion in Sanskrit संस्कृतम्
- allusion in Santali
- allusion in Sindhi سنڌي
- allusion in Tamil தமிழ்
- allusion in Telugu తెలుగు
- allusion in Urdu اُردُو
Allusion
Part of Speech
Noun
Pronunciation
/əˈluːʒən/
Definitions
- An indirect or passing reference to something.
- A statement that refers to something without mentioning it explicitly.
Usage Examples
- The novel's title is an allusion to a famous poem.
- Her speech contained an allusion to recent political events.
Etymology
From Latin allusio, meaning "a play or joke," derived from alludere, "to play with" or "to jest."
Synonyms
- Reference
- Hint
- Implication
Antonyms
- Declaration
- Statement
- Direct mention
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| French | Allusion | /a.ly.zjɔ̃/ |
| Spanish | Alusión | /a.luˈsjon/ |
| Hindi | संकेत | /səŋ.keːt/ |
| Tamil | சுட்டிகாட்டல் | /suʈ.ʈi.kɑː.ʈəl/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
Differences in pronunciation occur between American, British, and other regional English dialects, mainly in vowel sounds and stress.
Historical Usage
"Allusion" has been in use since the 16th century, primarily in literary and rhetorical contexts to describe indirect references.
Cultural Nuances
In some cultures, the use of allusions is considered a sophisticated form of expression, often employed in literature, speeches, and poetry.