De illustratie
Example: De illustratie in het boek verduidelijkt het complexe onderwerp uitstekend.
Definition
"De illustratie" refers to a visual representation or image used to clarify, decorate, or explain content, often found in books, articles, or presentations. It helps to make complex subjects easier to understand by providing a clear and complementary visual example.
Etymology
The word "de illustratie" comes from the Latin 'illustratio,' meaning 'illumination' or 'enlightenment.' It entered Dutch through French or Latin during the Renaissance, reflecting the idea of shedding light on a subject to make it clearer. Did you know that early illustrations were often hand-drawn to accompany manuscripts?
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"De illustratie" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (C1) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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