n.
Pronunciation: ˌ i-l ə s- ' tr ā -sh ə n also i- ˌ l ə s-
Function: noun
Date: 14th century
1 a : the action of illustrating : the condition of being illustrated b archaic : the action of making illustrious or honored or distinguished
2 : something that serves to illustrate: as a : an example or instance that helps make something clear b : a picture or diagram that helps make something clear or attractive
synonyms see INSTANCE
– il · lus · tra · tion · al \ -shn ə l, -sh ə -n ə l \ adjective