ILLUSTRATIVELY

Etymology

Adverb

illustratively (comparative more illustratively, superlative most illustratively)

In an illustrative manner.

Source: Wiktionary


Il*lus"tra*tive*ly, adv.

Definition: By way of illustration or elucidation. [R.] Sir T. Browne.

ILLUSTRATIVE

Il*lus"tra*tive, a.

1. Tending or designed to illustrate, exemplify, or elucidate.

2. Making illustrious. [Obs.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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