illustration (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃən/
Definition
A picture or diagram used to explain or decorate something, especially in a book.
Examples
The textbook included detailed illustrations of the human anatomy.
Her latest novel features striking black-and-white illustrations by a famous artist.
The museum exhibit used historical photographs as illustrations of life in the 1920s.
How to Use illustration
- illustration of (prepositional phrase)
- Used to show an example or to explain something. — "This is a classic illustration of how not to manage a crisis."
- illustration by (prepositional phrase)
- Indicates the artist or creator of a visual illustration. — "The children's book was filled with charming illustrations by Quentin Blake."
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