illustrational

adjective

il·​lus·​tra·​tion·​al
-shnəl sometimes ə̇¦lə¦s-
Synonyms of illustrationalnext
: of, relating to, or having the character of illustration : serving to illustrate : illustrative
illustrational technique
a purely illustrational drawing

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“Illustrational.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/illustrational. Accessed 12 Dec. 2025.

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