ILLUSTRATION


Meaning of ILLUSTRATION in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˌi-ləs-ˈtrā-shən also ]

i-ˌləs- 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 -shnəl, -shə-n ə l adjective

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.