Definition of Demonstrative

1. Adjective. Given to or marked by the open expression of emotion. "An affectionate and demonstrative family"


2. Noun. A pronoun that points out an intended referent.
Exact synonyms: Demonstrative Pronoun
Generic synonyms: Pronoun

3. Adjective. Serving to demonstrate.
Exact synonyms: Illustrative
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]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Demonstrative

demonstrable
demonstrableness
demonstrably
demonstrance
demonstrate
demonstrated
demonstrater
demonstraters
demonstrates
demonstrateth
demonstrating
demonstration
demonstration ophthalmoscope
demonstrational
demonstrations
demonstrative (current term)
demonstrative-pronoun
demonstrative adjective
demonstrative adjectives
demonstrative determiner
demonstrative determiners
demonstrative of(p)
demonstrative pronoun
demonstrative pronouns
demonstratively
demonstrativeness
demonstratives
demonstrator
demonstrators
demonstratorship

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