Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
for illustrative purposes
Phrase
fɔːr ɪˈlʌstrətɪv ˈpɜːrpəsɪz
Definition
A phrase used to indicate that something is provided as an example or for the sake of explanation.
Examples
- This chart is provided for illustrative purposes, to show trends in data over time.
- For illustrative purposes, let’s consider a hypothetical scenario.
- In this report, various case studies are included for illustrative purposes.
Meaning
The phrase implies that the information or example presented is intended to clarify a point or idea, rather than being an absolute or definitive statement.
Synonyms
- for example
- for demonstration
- to illustrate
- as an example
