Note: In the English language they are the same as the demonstrative pronouns - this, that, these and those
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demonstrative — ► ADJECTIVE 1) tending to show one s feelings openly. 2) serving to demonstrate something. 3) Grammar (of a determiner or pronoun) indicating the person or thing referred to (e.g. this, that, those). ► NOUN Grammar ▪ a demonstrative determiner or … English terms dictionary
demonstrative — adj. & n. adj. 1 given to or marked by an open expression of feeling, esp. of affection (a very demonstrative person). 2 (usu. foll. by of) logically conclusive; giving proof (the work is demonstrative of their skill). 3 a serving to point out or … Useful english dictionary
demonstrative — 1. adjective /dɪˈmɒnstrətɪv/ a) that serves to demonstrate, show or prove b) given to open displays of emotion 2. noun /dɪˈmɒnstrətɪv/ a) A … Wiktionary
demonstrative — I (expressive of emotion) adjective communicative, effusive, emotional, emotive, excitable, expressive, fanatical, fervent, feverish, fierce, fiery, free in expression, furious, histrionic, maudlin, overflowing, overwrought, passionate, prone to… … Law dictionary
demonstrative — adjective 1) a very demonstrative family Syn: expressive, open, forthcoming, communicative, unreserved, emotional, effusive, gushing; affectionate, cuddly, loving, warm, friendly, approachable; informal touchy feely, lovey dovey, huggy … Thesaurus of popular words
demonstrative — [di män′strə tiv; ] also [ dem′ən strā΄tiv] adj. [ME & OFr demonstratif < L demonstrativus: see DEMONSTRATE] 1. that demonstrates or shows; illustrative 2. giving convincing evidence or conclusive proof: usually with of 3. having to do with… … English World dictionary
demonstrative — adjective willing to show loving feelings towards people: Dave s not very demonstrative, but I know he loves me. demonstratively adverb … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
demonstrative of — adjective serving to prove or demonstrate the oath of office is...demonstrative of the legislative opinion on this subject John Marshall • Similar to: ↑supportive … Useful english dictionary
Demonstrative — In linguistics, demonstratives are deictic words (they depend on an external frame of reference) that indicate which entities a speaker refers to and distinguishes those entities from others. Demonstratives are employed for spatial deixis (using… … Wikipedia
Adjective — Examples That s an interesting idea. (attributive) That idea is interesting. (predicative) Tell me something interesting. (postpositive) The good, the bad, and the ugly. (substantive) In grammar, an adjective is a describing word; the main… … Wikipedia
