illustration: Meaning and Definition of
il•lus•tra•tion
Pronunciation: (il"u-strā'shun), [key] — n.
- something that illustrates, as a picture in a book or magazine.
- a comparison or an example intended for explanation or corroboration.
- the act or process of illuminating.
- the act of clarifying or explaining; elucidation.
- illustriousness; distinction.
Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.