Illustrative
['ɪləstrətɪv;ɪ'lʌst-] or [ɪ'lʌstrətɪv]
Definition
(a.) Tending or designed to illustrate, exemplify, or elucidate.
(a.) Making illustrious.
Edited by Beverly
Synonyms and Synonymous
a. Explanatory.
Checker: Wilbur
Synonyms and Antonyms
[See ILLUSTRATE]
Typed by Geoffrey
Examples
- An illustrative type of this machine is shown in Fig. 169. Edward W. Byrn. The Progress of Invention in the Nineteenth Century.
- The story of the kiln, as told by Mr. Mallory, is illustrative of Edison's tendency to upset tradition and make a radical departure from generally accepted ideas. Frank Lewis Dyer. Edison, His Life and Inventions.
- It always recalled to me what I venture now, since my friend breaks in upon me in this rude manner, to tell the court as well illustrative of what happened there. Frank Lewis Dyer. Edison, His Life and Inventions.
- Another instance will be illustrative. Frank Lewis Dyer. Edison, His Life and Inventions.
- Nothing could be more illustrative of this fatigue inertia than the expressed ideas of military men at this time. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
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