demonstrative
1de·mon·stra·tive
adjective \di-ˈmän(t)-strə-tiv\Definition of DEMONSTRATIVE
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
Examples of DEMONSTRATIVE
- In the phrase “this is my hat,” the word “this” is a demonstrative pronoun.
- In the phrase “give me that book,” the word “that” is a demonstrative adjective.
First Known Use of DEMONSTRATIVE
14th century
Related to DEMONSTRATIVE
- Synonyms
- effusive, emotional, touchy-feely, uninhibited, unreserved, unrestrained
- Antonyms
- inhibited, reserved, restrained, undemonstrative, unemotional
2demonstrative
nounDefinition of DEMONSTRATIVE
: a demonstrative word or morpheme
First Known Use of DEMONSTRATIVE
15th century
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