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Illuminatory vs Illuminator - What's the difference?

illuminatory | illuminator |

As an adjective illuminatory

is increasing informative qualities; explanatory.

As a noun illuminator is

agent noun of illuminate; one who illuminates; an explainer.

illuminatory

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Increasing informative qualities; explanatory.

    • illuminator

    English

    Alternative forms

    * illuminatour (qualifier)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • Agent noun of illuminate; one who illuminates; an explainer.
  • An artist who adds illustrations and decorations to illuminated manuscripts(w).
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