illustration
/ˌɪləsˈtɹeɪ̯ʃən/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: illustrations
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The act of illustrating; the act of making clear and distinct.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
The state of being illustrated, or of being made clear and distinct.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “illustration” mean?
The act of illustrating; the act of making clear and distinct.
Is “illustration” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.