illustration
nounfeminine/i.luʃ.tɾɐ.ˈsɐ̃w̃/high
i·lus·tra·ção
Definition
1. A picture, drawing, or diagram that explains or decorates a text. 2. The act of illustrating or the state of being illustrated; an example.
The article was accompanied by beautiful botanical illustrations.
He provided several illustrations to support his theory.
Common collocations
book illustrationdigital illustrationscientific illustration
Etymology
Do latim 'illustratio, illustrationis' (iluminação, esclarecimento).