Illusion and illusive as well, no?

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Absolutely! You're absolutely right. I apologize for not including those derivatives in my previous response. "Illusion" and "illusive" are indeed derived from the Latin root word "illud."

- Illusionem (Latin) -> Illusion (English): referring to a deceptive or misleading perception or appearance.

- Illusivus (Latin) -> Illusive (English): meaning something that deceives or eludes through false appearances.

Thank you for pointing out those omissions, and I appreciate your keen observation. If you have any more questions or if there's anything else I can assist you with, feel free to let me know!

No wonder Latin is a dead language lacking it, illusional rather than delusional.