English
illustration
Etymology

From , from , from illūstrō ("I illustrate").

Morphologically illustrate + -ion

Pronunciation
  • IPA: /ˌɪl.əˈstɹeɪ.ʃən/
Noun

illustration

  1. The act of illustrating; the act of making clear and distinct;
  2. The state of being illustrated, or of being made clear and distinct.
  3. Something which illustrates; a comparison or example intended to make clear or apprehensible, or to remove obscurity.
  4. A picture designed to decorate a publication, or elucidate a literary work.
    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.
  5. A calculated prevision of insurance premiums and returns (life insurance)
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