Definitions
- Referring to a pronoun that points out or identifies a specific person, place, or thing. - Describing behavior that shows or displays emotions, feelings, or attitudes. - Talking about a product or item that is used to demonstrate or showcase its features or capabilities.
- Referring to a mood in grammar that indicates a statement of fact or reality. - Describing behavior that suggests or implies something. - Talking about a sign or signal that indicates or points to something.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words are adjectives that describe something.
- 2Both words relate to pointing out or indicating something.
- 3Both words can be used in grammar to describe moods or tenses.
What is the difference?
- 1Function: Demonstrative describes something that points out or identifies, while indicative describes something that suggests or implies.
- 2Emotion: Demonstrative can describe behavior that displays emotions or feelings, while indicative does not have this connotation.
- 3Usage: Demonstrative is more commonly used in everyday language, while indicative is more technical and used primarily in grammar or academic contexts.
- 4Meaning: Demonstrative emphasizes showing or displaying, while indicative emphasizes suggesting or implying.
Remember this!
Demonstrative and indicative are both adjectives that describe something. However, the difference between them lies in their function, grammar usage, emotion, and meaning. Demonstrative describes something that points out or identifies, such as a pronoun or behavior that displays emotions. On the other hand, indicative describes something that suggests or implies, such as a mood in grammar or a sign that points to something.
