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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.
The meaning of DEMONSTRATIVE is demonstrating as real or true. How to use demonstrative in a sentence.
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. 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.
to show something or make something clear: The findings of this survey are demonstrative of the need for further research.
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 Definition. dĭ-mŏnstrə-tĭv. Meanings. Synonyms. Sentences. Definition Source. Word Forms. Origin. Adjective. Noun. Filter. adjective. Serving to manifest or prove. American Heritage. That demonstrates or shows; illustrative. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Giving convincing evidence or conclusive proof.
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.
Demonstratives are used to specify the distance of something in space or time in relation to the speaker. The demonstratives are: this, that, these, those. This and these refer [...] More. Synonyms of 'demonstrative' • open, loving, emotional [...] • indicative, symptomatic, illustrative [...] • convincing, powerful, impressive [...] More.
