Illustrative: meaning, definitions and examples

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illustrative

[ ɪˈlʌstrətɪv ]

^{Context #1}

in explaining something

Serving as an example or explanation; explanatory. Providing a clear and effective illustration.

Synonyms

demonstrative, exemplary, explanatory

Examples of usage

Her illustrative examples helped the students understand the concept better.
The chart was illustrative of the company's growth over the past year.

^{Context #2}

showing through pictures or diagrams

Containing pictures or other illustrations to explain or decorate a text. Descriptive or visual in nature.

Synonyms

descriptive, pictorial, visual

Examples of usage

The book had illustrative diagrams to aid in understanding complex concepts.
The presentation was highly illustrative, with colorful images and graphics.

Translations

Translations of the word "illustrative" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ilustrativo

🇮🇳 दर्शनीय

🇩🇪 illustrativ

🇮🇩 ilustratif

🇺🇦 ілюстративний

🇵🇱 ilustracyjny

🇯🇵 説明的な

🇫🇷 illustratif

🇪🇸 ilustrativo

🇹🇷 örnekleyici

🇰🇷 설명하는

🇸🇦 إيضاحي

🇨🇿 ilustrativní

🇸🇰 ilustratívny

🇨🇳 说明性的

🇸🇮 ilustrativen

🇮🇸 myndrænn

🇰🇿 иллюстративті

🇬🇪 ილუსტრაციული

🇦🇿 illüstrativ

🇲🇽 ilustrativo

Word origin

The word 'illustrative' has its roots in the Latin word 'illustrare', meaning 'to make light or bright.' It first appeared in English in the mid-17th century, derived from the past participle of the Latin word. Over time, 'illustrative' has come to be used in various contexts to describe something that provides clarification or visual representation. Its usage in modern English reflects the importance of clear explanations and visual aids in communication.