illustration

The word “illustration” has 4 syllables: il-lus-tra-tion

It's pronounced as /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃən/

What is synonym and antonym for illustration?

In the thesaurus, “illustration” has 21 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for illustration along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for illustration

noun
1. The act of illustrating; the act of making clear and distinct; education; also, the state of being illustrated, or of being made clear and distinct.
2. That which illustrates; a comparison or example intended to make clear or apprehensible, or to remove obscurity.
3. A picture designed to decorate a volume or elucidate a literary work.
4. A calculated prevision of insurance premiums and returns (life insurance).

The artist's intricate illustration of the galaxy left observers in awe of its detail and beauty.
The textbook provided a helpful illustration of the scientific process through a series of diagrams.
The cartoonist's political illustration cleverly depicted current events with humor and insight.
The magazine article included an illustration depicting the historical event described in the text.
The architect presented a detailed illustration of the proposed building design to the client for approval.

On this page you'll find 21 synonyms or another words to illustration, such as: cartoon, decoration, depiction, diagram, drawing, engraving, etching.

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