demonstrative | ||
1. | [ noun ] (grammar,linguistics) a pronoun that points out an intended referent | |
Synonyms: | demonstrative_pronoun | |
Related terms: | pronoun | |
2. | [ adjective ] serving to demonstrate | |
Synonyms: | illustrative | |
Related terms: | instructive | |
3. | [ adjective ] given to or marked by the open expression of emotion | |
Examples: | "an affectionate and demonstrative family" |
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Related terms: | undemonstrative effusive unreserved | |
Similar spelling: |
demonstratively demonstrative_of demonstrate demonstrated demonstration demonstrator demonstrable demonstrably demonstrability deaminization |