Definition

In a way that helps to explain or clarify something, often by providing examples or illustrations.

Example

The teacher explained the concept illustratively, using diagrams and charts to help the students understand.

Conversation

I love how that artist draws, it really conveys emotions.

Yeah, their work is illustratively beautiful and thought-provoking.

Exactly! It makes you feel connected to the story they're telling.

Totally, I think art should always resonate like that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Illustratively → It is formed from "illustrate" (from Latin "illustrare", meaning to light up or make clear) and "-ively" (a suffix forming adverbs meaning in a manner of). The word "illustratively" means in a manner that makes something clear or provides an illustration.

Memory Tip

Think of 'illustrate' as making something clear or 'lighting it up' — and '-ively' means in a manner. So, when something is explained illustratively, it is explained in a way that makes it clear.

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