Main Entry: ¹de·mon·stra·tive

Pronunciation: \di-ˈmän(t)-strə-tiv\

Function: adjective

Date: 14th century

1 a : demonstrating as real or true b : characterized or established by demonstration
2 : pointing out the one referred to and distinguishing it from others of the same class <demonstrative pronouns>
3 a : marked by display of feeling b : inclined to display feelings openly

— de·mon·stra·tive·ly adverb

— de·mon·stra·tive·ness noun