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