illustrations
/ɪˌlʌsˈtreɪʃənz/ · il·lus·tra·tions
noun
- The act of illustrating; the act of making clear and distinct. The artist's illustrations brought the story to life.
- The state of being illustrated, or of being made clear and distinct. The new design made the instructions more illustrations and easier to follow.
- Education; enlightenment. The teacher's illustrations helped the students understand the complex concept.
noun
- That which illustrates; a comparison or example intended to make clear or apprehensible, or to remove obscurity. The analogy was a good illustration of the concept.
- A picture designed to decorate a volume or elucidate a literary work. The book's illustrations were beautiful and added to the story's charm.
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Did you know? The word 'illustrations' has been used in various forms since the 15th century, and its meaning has evolved over time to encompass not only visual representations but also educational and explanatory contexts.