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Definition of Demonstrative
1. Adjective. Given to or marked by the open expression of emotion. "An affectionate and demonstrative family"
Similar to: Effusive, Gushing, Gushy, Epideictic, Epideictical
Also: Unreserved
Derivative terms: Demonstrativeness
Antonyms: Undemonstrative
Also: Unreserved
Derivative terms: Demonstrativeness
Antonyms: Undemonstrative
2. Noun. A pronoun that points out an intended referent.
3. Adjective. Serving to demonstrate.
Exact synonyms: Illustrative
Similar to: Informative, Instructive
Derivative terms: Demonstrate, Demonstrate, Illustrate
Similar to: Informative, Instructive
Derivative terms: Demonstrate, Demonstrate, Illustrate
Definition of Demonstrative
1. a. Having the nature of demonstration; tending to demonstrate; making evident; exhibiting clearly or conclusively.
2. n. A demonstrative pronoun; as, "this" and "that" are demonstratives.
Definition of Demonstrative
1. Adjective. that serves to demonstrate, show or prove ¹
2. Adjective. given to open displays of emotion ¹
3. Adjective. (grammar) that specifies the thing or person referred to ¹
4. Noun. (grammar) A demonstrative adjective. ¹
5. Noun. (grammar) A demonstrative pronoun. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Demonstrative
1. [n -S]