demonstrative

Meanings

Plural: demonstratives

Noun

a pronoun that points out an intended referent
A demonstrative word
A demonstrative adjective.
A demonstrative word
A demonstrative pronoun.

Adjective

given to or marked by the open expression of emotion
- "an affectionate and demonstrative family"

Adjective Satellite

serving to demonstrate

Adj

that serves to demonstrate, show or prove
given to open displays of emotion
that specifies the thing or person referred to

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English demonstratif, from Middle French démonstratif; equivalent to demonstrate + -ive.

Synonyms

demonstrative pronoun, illustrative

Antonyms

undemonstrative

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