il·lus·tra·tion
 illustration
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- pronunciation:
- I
l
streI
shn
- features:
- Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a picture or drawing used to explain or decorate a book or other written material.
- similar words:
- design, drawing, picture, plate, portrait, representation
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| definition 2: |
something that explains or makes clear; example.
The teacher gave an illustration of how gravity works.- synonyms:
- case, demonstration, example
- similar words:
- clarification, exhibition, instance, picture, presentation
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| related words: |
allegory, chart, demonstration, example |
The word illustration
contains the following part:
lustr
Latin
root
that means
shine
Example words: