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- [ih-luhs-truh-tiv, il-uh-strey-tiv]
- /ɪˈlʌs trə tɪv, ˈɪl əˌstreɪ tɪv/
- /ˈɪl.ə.strə.tɪv/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [ih-luhs-truh-tiv, il-uh-strey-tiv]
- /ɪˈlʌs trə tɪv, ˈɪl əˌstreɪ tɪv/
Definitions of illustrative word
- adjective illustrative serving to illustrate; explanatory: illustrative examples. 1
- noun illustrative Serving as an example or explanation. 1
- adjective illustrative that illustrates or shows 1
- adjective illustrative featuring illustrations 1
- adjective illustrative If you use something as an illustrative example, or for illustrative purposes, you use it to show that what you are saying is true or to make your meaning clearer. 0
- adjective illustrative serving as an illustration or example 0
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Origin of illustrative
First appearance:
before 1635 One of the 43% oldest English words
First recorded in 1635-45; illustrate + -ive
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Parts of speech for Illustrative
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
illustrative popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
illustrative usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for illustrative
adj illustrative
- figurative — of the nature of or involving a figure of speech, especially a metaphor; metaphorical and not literal: The word “head” has several figurative senses, as in “She's the head of the company.”. Synonyms: metaphorical, not literal, symbolic.
- descriptive — Descriptive language or writing indicates what someone or something is like.
- allegorical — An allegorical story, poem, or painting uses allegory.
- comparative — You use comparative to show that you are judging something against a previous or different situation. For example, comparative calm is a situation which is calmer than before or calmer than the situation in other places.
- corroborative — Corroborative evidence or information supports an idea, account, or argument.
adjective illustrative
- explanatory — Serving to explain something.
- expressive — Effectively conveying thought or feeling.
- demonstrative — Someone who is demonstrative shows affection freely and openly.
- emblematic — Serving as a symbol of a particular quality or concept; symbolic.
- exemplifying — Present participle of exemplify.
Antonyms for illustrative
adj illustrative
- atypical — Someone or something that is atypical is not typical of its kind.
- complicated — If you say that something is complicated, you mean it has so many parts or aspects that it is difficult to understand or deal with.
- confusing — Something that is confusing makes it difficult for people to know exactly what is happening or what to do.
- involved — very intricate or complex: an involved reply.
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