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Illustration

/ˌɪl.əˈstɹeɪ.ʃən/ · noun

Meaning

The act of illustrating; the act of making clear and distinct..

Definitions by Sense

  1. The act of illustrating; the act of making clear and distinct.
  2. The state of being illustrated, or of being made clear and distinct.
  3. Something which illustrates; a comparison or example intended to make clear or apprehensible, or to remove obscurity.
  4. A picture designed to decorate a publication, or elucidate a literary work.
  5. A calculated prevision of insurance premiums and returns (life insurance)

Example Sentences

England will regard it as a measure of justice for Frank Lampard's disallowed goal against Germany in Bloemfontein at the 2010 World Cup - but it was also an illustration of how they rode their luck for long periods in front of a predictably partisan home crowd.
The illustration showing the water cycle made it much easier to understand for the children.
The sleeve of the band's new CD includes illustrations from deceased former members.
Fossils show that the ancient primate Proconsul africanus, shown in the illustration above, was a tailless tree-dweller.

Synonyms for illustration

representativeinstanceexemplificationexample

Antonyms for illustration

Related Words

examplerepresentativeexemplificationinstanceimagedepictiongraphicsketchcaricaturedrawingphotopicturesignsamplefigureillustratedrepresentationartworkdiagramdemo

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does illustration mean?

Illustration means The act of illustrating; the act of making clear and distinct..

What is a synonym for illustration?

Common synonyms include representative, instance, exemplification, example.

What is the opposite of illustration?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use illustration in a sentence?

England will regard it as a measure of justice for Frank Lampard's disallowed goal against Germany in Bloemfontein at the 2010 World Cup - but it was also an illustration of how they rode their luck for long periods in front of a predictably partisan home crowd.

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