illustrative

adjective

Definition of illustrativenext
as in explanative
serving to explain an illustrative analogy in which the relationship between God and humanity is likened to that between a shepherd and his flock

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“Illustrative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/illustrative. Accessed 2 Feb. 2023.

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