illustration

noun
UK: /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃən/
US: /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃən/

  1. A picture or drawing used to explain or decorate something.

    1. The book has a beautiful illustration on the cover.
    2. This medical textbook contains a detailed illustration of human anatomy to help students learn.

  2. An example that shows something clearly.

    1. This story is a good illustration of his point.
    2. The company's success serves as a compelling illustration of the effectiveness of their marketing strategy.

Synonyms

picture example diagram instance drawing

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "illustration" in English means: A picture or drawing used to explain or decorate something., An example that shows something clearly..

The phonetic transcription of "illustration" is /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃən/ in British English and /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "illustration": picture, example, diagram, instance, drawing.

Example usage of "illustration": "The book has a beautiful illustration on the cover.". More examples on the page.