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Adjective: illustrative  i'lús-tru-tiv or 'i-lu,strey-tiv [N. Amer], i-lu-stru-tiv or i'lús-tru-tiv [Brit]
  1. Clarifying by use of examples
    "The professor's illustrative anecdotes helped explain the concept";
    - exemplifying
     
  2. Serving to demonstrate
    "Her illustrative examples helped clarify the complex concept";
    - demonstrative

See also: informative, informatory, instructive