demonstrative
Noun · AdjectiveUS[dih-mon-struh-tiv]/dɪˈmɑnstrətɪv/4 syllables
Open English WordNet
Noun (1)
- a pronoun that points out an intended referentSynonyms: demonstrative pronounType of pronoun
Adjective (2)
- given to or marked by the open expression of emotion“an affectionate and demonstrative family”Opposite undemonstrativeSimilar epideictic, effusiveSee also unreserved
- serving to demonstrateSynonyms: illustrativeOpposite uninstructiveSimilar instructive, informative
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Webster's Dictionary (1913)
De·mon′stra·tive adjective
Origin: F. démonstratif, L. demonstrativus.
1. Having the nature of demonstration; tending to demonstrate; making evident; exhibiting clearly or conclusively. “Demonstrative figures.” John Dryden
An argument necessary and demonstrative.— Richard Hooker
2. Expressing, or apt to express, much; displaying feeling or sentiment; as, her nature was demonstrative.
3. Consisting of eulogy or of invective. “Demonstrative eloquence.” Hugh Blair
Demonstrative pronoun Grammar, a pronoun distinctly designating that to which it refers.
De·mon′stra·tive noun
Grammar A demonstrative pronoun; as, “this” and “that” are demonstratives.
Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), from GCIDE 0.54