noun

illustration

illustration, picture, example, demonstration

The book has many colourful illustrations.

The book has many colourful illustrations.

This case is a clear illustration of the problem.

This case is a clear illustration of the problem.

((an illustration)) a picture in a book The book has many colourful illustrations.

((an illustration of sth.)) an example that explains (sth.) This is a good illustration of my point.

Synonyms: picture, drawing, example, case in point

From Latin 'illustratio', from 'illustrare' (to light up).

An 'illustration' is a picture or example that 'lights up' the meaning.

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