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illuminism
illus.
illusion
illusionism
illusionist
illusive
illusory
illustrate
illustration
illustrative
illustrious
illuvia
illuviation
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Illyria
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illustration

il·lus·tra·tion [ ìllə stráysh'n ] (plural il·lus·tra·tions)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. picture that complements text: a drawing, picture, photograph, or diagram that accompanies and complements a printed, spoken, or electronic text

2. provision of pictures accompanying text: the art or process of producing or providing drawings, pictures, photographs, or diagrams to accompany a text

3. something that helps to explain something: an example or comparison that helps to clarify or explain something


il·lus·tra·tion·al adjective
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