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
Synonyms for demonstrative
Antonyms for demonstrative
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'
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.'
