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illustratively

/ɪˌlʌs.trəˈtɪvli/ adverb · British & US
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What does illustratively mean?

adverb

Used to indicate that something is done in a way that is meant to illustrate or explain something; serving to illustrate or explain.

Example

"The artist's use of color illustratively highlighted the mood of the painting."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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