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The book had an illustration on every page.
What does Illustration mean?
An example or image that explains.
Dictionary definition
An example or picture used to explain an idea more clearly.
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Illustration in a sentence
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A clear illustration helped us understand the science idea.
hard
The report used an illustration to explain a complex process.
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What does illustration mean?
Illustration means an example or image that explains.
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Which word is closest in meaning to illustration?
picture is close in meaning to illustration in many contexts.
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WordIllustration.
Partnoun.
MeaningIllustration means An example or image that explains.
ExampleExample: The book had an illustration on every page.
Word breakdown
4 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- il · uh · stray · shun
- Strongest beat
- stray
- Ending
- shun
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on stray.
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Synonyms
Words like Illustration
Antonyms
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textUse as a contrast to a picture.
blank spaceUse when no image or example is shown.
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Word family
Illustration word family
Base word
illustration
noun
illustration
A picture or example that explains an idea.
noun
illustrations
More than one picture or example.
verb
illustrate
To explain with pictures or examples.
noun
illustrator
A person who creates illustrations.
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