illustration — a drawing or picture in a book, magazine, etc.
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a drawing or picture in a book, magazine, etc.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- My teacher's explanation was so confusing that even the illustration looked puzzled.
- The medical textbook contained detailed illustrations of the human body.
- His messy room was a perfect illustration of his chaotic lifestyle.
illustration
NOUN[/ˌɪləˈstreɪʃən/]
a drawing or picture in a book, magazine, etc.
Pictures and drawings in books
ILL US — illustrate it STRAIGHT so we all understand. (ILL + US + STRAIGHT → When we are ILL with confusion, illustrate it STRAIGHT for US)
Every illustration tells of a nation's creation!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin illustrare, derived from illustris meaning 'bright' or 'clear'. The word originally meant 'to light up' or 'to make bright', and evolved to mean 'to clarify' or 'to explain clearly', eventually developing the sense of 'to accompany with pictures or diagrams'.
Breakdown
illustr- (from Latin illustris, meaning bright or clear) + -ation (noun suffix indicating an action or process).
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📝Examples
“My teacher's explanation was so confusing that even the illustration looked puzzled.”
“The medical textbook contained detailed illustrations of the human body.”
“His messy room was a perfect illustration of his chaotic lifestyle.”
“The magazine hired a famous artist to create illustrations for the cover story.”
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