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- DictionaryDe·mon·stra·tive/dəˈmänstrədiv/
adjective
- 1. (of a person) tending to show feelings, especially of affection, openly: "we were a very physically demonstrative family"
- 2. serving as conclusive evidence of something; giving proof: "demonstrative evidence"
noun
- 1. a demonstrative determiner or pronoun.
The meaning of DEMONSTRATIVE is demonstrating as real or true. How to use demonstrative in a sentence.
to show something or make something clear: The findings of this survey are demonstrative of the need for further research.
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.
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.
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. 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.
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. Webster's New World. Having to do with demonstration.
What does the word demonstrative mean? There are ten meanings listed in OED's entry for the word demonstrative. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. demonstrative has developed meanings and uses in subjects including.
DEMONSTRATIVE meaning: 1 : freely and openly showing emotion or feelings; 2 : showing who or what is being referred to.
