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illustrative

adjective il·lus·tra·tive \i-ˈləs-trə-tiv also ˈi-lə-ˌstrā-\

: used to illustrate or explain something

: serving as an example of something

Full Definition of ILLUSTRATIVE

: serving, tending, or designed to illustrate <illustrative examples> <art that is illustrative of provincial life>

— il·lus·tra·tive·ly adverb

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Synonyms: elucidative, exegetical (also exegetic), explanative, explicative, explicatory, expositive, expository, illuminative, explanatory, interpretative, interpretive

ILLUSTRATIVE Defined for Kids

adjective il·lus·tra·tive \i-ˈlə-strə-tiv\

: serving as an example <an illustrative story>

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