illustration

Definition

The act of illustrating; the act of making clear and distinct.

Etymology

From Middle French illustration, from Latin illūstrātiō, from illūstrō (“I illustrate”). By surface analysis, illustrate + -ion.

Example Sentences

• "England will regard it as a measure of justice for Frank Lampard's disallowed goal against Germany in Bloemfontein at the 2010 World Cup - but it was also an illustration of how they rode their luck for long periods in front of a predictably partisan home crowd."
• "The illustration showing the water cycle made it much easier to understand for the children."
• "The sleeve of the band's new CD includes illustrations from deceased former members."

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