2 meanings, 4 uses
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1 —3 uses as in:
as illustrated by this example
Definition
to help make clear — typically by example
- You also said that part of your diagnosis of PTSD was illustrated by Peter's retreat into a fantasy world, correct?Part 2 (67% in)
illustrated = helped make clear
Other Uses (with this meaning)
- He held his thumb and forefinger apart just a fraction of an inch, for illustration.Part 1 (26% in)
- There's no point during the shootings that illustrates to me conscious awareness of his actions.Part 2 (63% in)
illustration = something that helps clarify or demonstrate
(editor's note: The suffix "-tion", converts a verb into a noun that denotes the action or result of the verb. Typically, there is a slight change in the ending of the root verb, as in action, education, and observation.)
(editor's note: The suffix "-tion", converts a verb into a noun that denotes the action or result of the verb. Typically, there is a slight change in the ending of the root verb, as in action, education, and observation.)
illustrates = shows
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2 —1 use as in:
an illustrated children's book
Definition
to draw pictures (or provide photographs) to accompany a book or other writing
- Joey picked up a Sports Illustrated magazine from three years ago and started to read.Part 1 (58% in)
illustrated = accompanied by pictures
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