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illustrated

American  
[il-uh-strey-tid] / ˈɪl əˌstreɪ tɪd /

adjective

  1. containing pictures, drawings, and other illustrations.

    an illustrated book.

noun

  1. British. a magazine or newspaper regularly containing many photographs or drawings.

Other Word Forms

  • unillustrated adjective
  • well-illustrated adjective

Etymology

Origin of illustrated

First recorded in 1825–35; illustrate + -ed 2

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