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Meaning of the word illustrative in English

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illustrative

US /ɪˈlʌs.trə.t̬ɪv/
UK /ˈɪl.ə.strə.tɪv/

Adjective

serving as an example or explanation

Example:
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The case study provides an illustrative example of the new policy.
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His speech was full of interesting and illustrative anecdotes.
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illustrator illustration illustrate to illustrate As an illustration illustrated illustrations