demonstrative

[dɪˈmɒnstrətɪv]

demonstrative Definition

  • 1tending to show feelings, especially of affection, openly
  • 2serving as conclusive evidence of something
  • 3a word or suffix that indicates the distance of something from the speaker, such as 'this' or 'that'

Using demonstrative: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "demonstrative" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She was very demonstrative in her affection for her children.

  • Example

    The results of the experiment were demonstrative of the theory.

  • Example

    This book is demonstrative of the author's writing style.

demonstrative Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with demonstrative

  • a pronoun that points to and distinguishes one or more people or things from others, such as 'this', 'that', 'these', and 'those'

    Example

    In the sentence 'This is my car', 'this' is a demonstrative pronoun.

  • an adjective that points to and distinguishes one or more people or things from others, such as 'this', 'that', 'these', and 'those'

    Example

    In the sentence 'I want that book', 'that' is a demonstrative adjective.

  • a determiner that points to and distinguishes one or more people or things from others, such as 'this', 'that', 'these', and 'those'

    Example

    In the sentence 'Those cookies are delicious', 'those' is a demonstrative determiner.

Origins of demonstrative

from Latin 'demonstrativus', meaning 'pointing out'

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Summary: demonstrative in Brief

The term 'demonstrative' [dɪˈmɒnstrətɪv] refers to showing feelings, serving as evidence, or indicating distance. It can describe someone who is openly affectionate, as in 'She was very demonstrative in her affection for her children.' It can also refer to words like 'this' or 'that' that point to something specific, as in 'This book is demonstrative of the author's writing style.'