adjective

illustrative

illustrative, explanatory, representative

The chart provides an illustrative example.

The chart provides an illustrative example.

Her comments were illustrative of the problem.

Her comments were illustrative of the problem.

((of sth.)) serving as an example of (sth.) Her comments were illustrative of the problem.

Synonyms: explanatory, descriptive, representative; Antonyms: confusing, vague

From Latin 'illustrare' meaning 'to light up, make clear'. It's formed from 'il-' (in) + 'lustrare' (to make bright).

Think of an 'illustration' in a book; it makes the text clearer. An 'illustrative' example does the same thing with words.

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