illustrative
/ɪ ˈlə strə tɪv/
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Definition(s):
- (adj) clarifying by use of examples
- (adj) serving to demonstrate
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Usage(s):
- Compiler Smith lists his proverbs alphabetically, dates the earliest published examples, gives illustrative quotations, but is not always able to explain their origins.
- The storied banking giant's demise was an illustrative lesson for the industry and for academics one that may lead to lasting changes in business-school curriculums.
- Barry uses the top half of each panel for her running commentary with the bottom part usually containing an illustrative dialogue exchange.
Quotes
- "This is a wonderful opportunity to talk in complete thoughts about music, movies, art or even vaudeville, then frame it with unique and illustrative performances," Costello said in a statement.on Apr 2, 2008 By: Elvis Costello Source: International Herald Tribune
- Collins said: "We used Hawk-Eye as the illustrative example as it is the most well-known and is being used to make decisions in major tennis events such as Wimbledon. Technologies such as Hawk-Eye are meant to relegate line-call controversies to the...on Jun 12, 2008 By: Harry Collins Source: Telegraph.co.uk
- "The Santa Cruz incidents are illustrative of a shift in the approach animal-rights activism has taken," said Frankie Trull, founder and president of the National Association of Biomedical Research in Washington. "Many, many scientists really...on Aug 2, 2009 By: Frankie Trull Source: San Jose Mercury News
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