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Illustrative Definition & Meaning

illustrative
adjective
  1. clarifying by use of examples
  2. serving to demonstrate

"Illustrative" in song lyrics

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  • "serena sports illustrative"
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Frequently asked questions

What does illustrative mean?
clarifying by use of examples serving to demonstrate
What part of speech is illustrative?
Illustrative is an adjective.
How many definitions does illustrative have?
Illustrative has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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