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   illustration

   /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃn/

   noun

   • 1. a picture illustrating a book, newspaper, etc.: "an illustration of a yacht" Similar picturedrawingsketchfiguregraphicplateprintengravingetchingcutwoodcutlinocutphotogravureduotonehalftoneOpposite text
   • 2. the action or fact of illustrating something: "by way of illustration, I refer to the following case" Similar exemplificationdemonstrationshowinginstancingexampletypical caserepresentative casecase in pointinstancespecimensampleexemplaranalogy
   • ▪ an illustrative example: "this accident is a graphic illustration of the disaster that's waiting to happen" Similar exemplificationdemonstrationshowinginstancingexampletypical caserepresentative casecase in pointinstancespecimensampleexemplaranalogy

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the sense ‘illumination; spiritual or intellectual enlightenment’): via Old French from Latin illustratio(n-), from the verb illustrare (see illustrate).

   Derivatives

   • 1. illustrational adjective

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of illustration – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge...

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   ILLUSTRATION definition: 1. a picture in a book, magazine, etc: 2. an example that explains or proves something: . Learn more.

3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › IllustrationIllustration - Wikipedia

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   Illustration by Jessie Willcox Smith (1863–1935) An illustration is a decoration, interpretation, or visual explanation of a text, concept, or process, [1] designed for integration in print and digitally published media, such as posters, flyers, magazines, books, teaching materials, animations, video games and films.

4. www.wordsmyth.netillustration | Dictionaries and vocabulary tools for English...

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   noun. definition 1: a picture or drawing used to illustrate a book or other work, or such pictures collectively. synonyms: artwork. similar words: design, drawing, frontispiece, graphic, illumination, picture, plate, portrait, portrayal, representation, vignette. definition 2: the art of making such pictures.

5. www.merriam-webster.com › thesaurus › illustrationILLUSTRATION Synonyms: 99 Similar Words - Merriam-Webster

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   Some common synonyms of illustration are case, example, instance, sample, and specimen. While all these words mean "something that exhibits distinguishing characteristics in its category," illustration applies to an instance offered as a means of clarifying or illuminating a general statement.

6. www.youtube.com › watchWhat is Illustration? - YouTube

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   Jul 27, 2020 · Artist Matt Busch answers the question, and shows you the endless possibilities and wonders of this creative visual media! Follow Matt on Instagram: www.Instagram.com/Matt_Busch_Instagram. Fast ...