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   demonstrative

   /dɪˈmɒnstrətɪv/

   adjective

   • 1. (of a person) unrestrained in showing feelings, especially those of affection: "we were a very physically demonstrative family" Similar expressiveopenforthcomingemotionalcommunicativeresponsiveunreservedunrestrainedeffusiveexpansivegushingaffectionatecuddlylovingwarmfriendlyapproachableinformal:touchy-feelylovey-doveyOpposite undemonstrativereserved
   • 2. serving as conclusive evidence of something: "demonstrative evidence" Similar indicativeindicatorysuggestiveillustrativeevinciveexpositoryconvincingdefinitepositivetellingconclusivecertaindecisivematerialairtightwatertightincontrovertibleincontestableirrefutableunquestionableundeniableindisputableunassailableOpposite inconclusive
   • ▪ involving demonstration, especially by scientific means: "the possibility of a demonstrative science of ethics"
   • 3. (of a determiner or pronoun) indicating the person or thing referred to (e.g. this, that, those).

   noun

   • 1. a demonstrative determiner or pronoun.

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the senses ‘serving as conclusive evidence of’ and ‘making manifest’): from Old French demonstratif, -ive, from Latin demonstrativus, from demonstrare ‘point out’ (see demonstrate).

   Derivatives

   • 1. demonstratively adverb
   • 2. demonstrativeness noun

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › demonstrativeDemonstrative Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of DEMONSTRATIVE is demonstrating as real or true. How to use demonstrative in a sentence.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDEMONSTRATIVE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   DEMONSTRATIVE definition: 1. If you are demonstrative, you show your feelings or behave in a way that shows your love: 2…. Learn more.

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   DEMONSTRATIVE meaning: 1. If you are demonstrative, you show your feelings or behave in a way that shows your love: 2…. Learn more.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › demonstrativeDemonstrative - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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   To demonstrate means to show, so think of demonstrative as showing. In legal terms, demonstrative is used to describe evidence that shows that something happened––a note that says "I did it" might show, or demonstrate, an accused person's guilt.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDEMONSTRATIVE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Someone who is demonstrative shows affection freely and openly. We came from the English tradition of not being demonstrative. Some children respond more demonstratively than others. In grammar, the words 'this', 'that', 'these', and 'those' are sometimes called demonstratives. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary.

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   There are ten meanings listed in OED's entry for the word demonstrative. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

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   Define demonstrative. demonstrative synonyms, demonstrative pronunciation, demonstrative translation, English dictionary definition of demonstrative. adj. 1. Serving to manifest or prove. 2. Involving or characterized by demonstration. 3. Given to or marked by the open expression of emotion: an...

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishdemonstrative adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   Definition of demonstrative adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. showing feelings openly, especially feelings of love. Some people are more demonstrative than others. (grammar) used to identify the person or thing that is being referred to. ‘This’ and ‘that’ are demonstrative pronouns.

10. www.yourdictionary.com › demonstrativeDemonstrative Definition & Meaning - YourDictionary

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    Serving to manifest or prove. That demonstrates or shows; illustrative. Giving convincing evidence or conclusive proof. Having to do with demonstration. Given to or marked by the open expression of emotion. An affectionate and demonstrative family. A demonstrative pronoun or adjective.

11. www.britannica.com › dictionary › demonstrativeDemonstrative Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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    DEMONSTRATIVE meaning: 1 : freely and openly showing emotion or feelings; 2 : showing who or what is being referred to