illustration meaning and definition

ILLUSTRATION noun

Definition of illustration (noun)

1. artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
2. showing by example
   • synonyms: exemplification
3. an item of information that is typical of a class or group
   • "this patient provides a typical example of the syndrome"; "there is an example on page 10"
   • synonyms: example, instance, representative
4. a visual representation (a picture or diagram) that is used make some subject more pleasing or easier to understand