Main Entry: il·lus·tra·tion

Pronunciation: \ˌi-ləs-ˈtrā-shən also i-ˌləs-\

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 \-shnəl, -shə-n^əl\ adjective