il·lus·tra·tive 
/ɪˈlʌstrətɪv, Brit ˈɪləstrətɪv/ adjective
/ɪˈlʌstrətɪv, Brit ˈɪləstrətɪv/ adjective formal 1 : used to illustrate or explain something
▪ illustrative examples/stories 2 : serving as an example of something
▪ Her struggle is illustrative of [=is a good example of] the difficulties facing women in her culture.
▪ illustrative examples/stories
▪ Her struggle is illustrative of [=is a good example of] the difficulties facing women in her culture.
