Illustratively: meaning, definitions and examples
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illustratively
[ ɪˈlʌstrətɪvli ]
descriptive purpose
In a manner that serves to illustrate something, often by providing examples or visual representations. It can be used to clarify or enhance understanding through figurative language or imagery.
Synonyms
demonstratively, exemplarily, figuratively.
Examples of usage
- The author wrote illustratively to bring the concepts to life.
- She explained the process illustratively, using diagrams to simplify complex ideas.
- The presentation was illustratively designed to engage the audience more effectively.
Translations
Translations of the word "illustratively" in other languages:
🇵🇹 ilustrativamente
🇮🇳 चित्रात्मक रूप से
🇩🇪 veranschaulich
🇮🇩 ilustratif
🇺🇦 ілюстративно
🇵🇱 ilustracyjnie
🇯🇵 例示的に
🇫🇷 de manière illustrative
🇪🇸 ilustrativamente
🇹🇷 örnek olarak
🇰🇷 예시적으로
🇸🇦 توضيحياً
🇨🇿 ilustračně
🇸🇰 ilustratívne
🇨🇳 图示性地
🇸🇮 ilustrativno
🇮🇸 ímyndunarfullur
🇰🇿 иллюстративті
🇬🇪 ილუსტრატიულად
🇦🇿 illüstrativ şəkildə
🇲🇽 ilustrativamente
Etymology
The word 'illustratively' is derived from the root 'illustrate,' which originates from the Latin verb 'illustrare,' meaning 'to light up' or 'to make clear.' This Latin term is composed of 'il-' (a variant of 'in') and 'lustrāre,' which means 'to shine' or 'to illuminate.' The adoption of 'illustrate' into Middle English occurred during the 15th century, where it began to reflect not only the physical act of providing light but also the figurative act of clarifying or explaining ideas through examples or visualization. The adverbial form 'illustratively' was formed later to describe actions taken to convey understanding through illustrative methods. Over the years, it has been used predominantly in literary and educational contexts to enhance the description of methods that aim to clarify complex concepts or ideas.