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- Dictionarydemonstrative/dɪˈmɒnstrətɪv/
adjective
- 1. (of a person) unrestrained in showing feelings, especially those of affection: "we were a very physically demonstrative family" Similar Opposite
- 2. serving as conclusive evidence of something: "demonstrative evidence" Similar Opposite
noun
- 1. a demonstrative determiner or pronoun.
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to show something or make something clear: The findings of this survey are demonstrative of the need for further research.
1. a. : demonstrating as real or true. b. : characterized or established by demonstration. 2. grammar : pointing out the one referred to and distinguishing it from others of the same class (as in that in "that house") demonstrative pronouns. demonstrative adjectives. 3. a. : marked by display of feeling. made a demonstrative gesture. b.
People who are demonstrative easily and clearly show their emotions. A demonstrative person might shout "Hooray" and jump for joy at good news. A non-demonstrative person might feel no less excited, but refrain from demonstrating it.
demonstrative. Someone who is demonstrative shows affection freely and openly. We came from the English tradition of not being demonstrative. Some children respond more demonstratively than others. In grammar, the words 'this', 'that', 'these', and 'those' are sometimes called demonstratives.
Giving convincing evidence or conclusive proof. Webster's New World. Having to do with demonstration. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Given to or marked by the open expression of emotion. An affectionate and demonstrative family. American Heritage. Similar definitions.
to show something or make something clear: The findings of this survey are demonstrative of the need for further research.
1. Serving to manifest or prove. 2. Involving or characterized by demonstration. 3. Given to or marked by the open expression of emotion: an affectionate and demonstrative family. 4. Grammar Specifying or singling out the person or thing referred to: the demonstrative pronouns these and that. n. Grammar. A demonstrative pronoun or adjective.
Demonstrative definition: characterized by or given to open exhibition or expression of one's emotions, attitudes, etc., especially of love or affection. See examples of DEMONSTRATIVE used in a sentence.
demonstrative meaning, definition, what is demonstrative: willing to show that you care about some...: Learn more.
Demonstrative definition: characterized by or given to open exhibition or expression of one's emotions, attitudes, etc., especially of love or affection. See examples of DEMONSTRATIVE used in a sentence.
