demonstrative |
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| 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 |
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