Illustrative

Pronunciation: /ˈɪləˌstreɪtɪv/

Definitions of illustrative

adjective describing or representing something in a way that makes it clear and easy to understand

Example Sentences

A1 The children's book had many illustrative pictures to help tell the story.

A2 The diagram provided an illustrative representation of how the machine works.

B1 The presentation included several illustrative examples to clarify the main points.

B2 The professor used an illustrative case study to demonstrate the impact of climate change.

C1 The artist's portfolio showcased a range of illustrative styles and techniques.

C2 The documentary used illustrative footage to bring historical events to life.

Examples of illustrative in a Sentence

formal The chart provided is illustrative of the data trends over the past year.

informal This diagram is just illustrative of how the process works.

slang The picture I drew is just for show, it's illustrative of my imagination.

figurative Her story was illustrative of the struggles many face in similar situations.

Grammatical Forms of illustrative

• past tense: illustrated
• plural: illustratives
• comparative: more illustrative
• superlative: most illustrative
• present tense: illustrates
• future tense: will illustrate
• perfect tense: has illustrated
• continuous tense: is illustrating
• singular: illustrative
• positive degree: illustrative
• infinitive: to illustrate
• gerund: illustrating
• participle: illustrating

Origin and Evolution of illustrative

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'illustrative' originated from the Latin word 'illustratus', which means to make bright or clear.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the 17th century to refer to something that serves to illustrate or explain, the word 'illustrative' has evolved to also describe something that is vivid or descriptive in nature.