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Demonstrative

//dɪˈmɒnstɹətɪv// adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    That serves to demonstrate, show or prove.

    "an argument necessary and demonstrative"

  2. 2
    Given to open displays of emotion.

    "demonstrative eloquence"

  3. 3
    That specifies the thing or person referred to.
Adjective
  1. 1
    given to or marked by the open expression of emotion wordnet
  2. 2
    serving to demonstrate wordnet
Noun
  1. 1
    A demonstrative word; A demonstrative adjective.
  2. 2
    a pronoun that points out an intended referent wordnet
  3. 3
    A demonstrative word; A demonstrative pronoun.

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Middle English demonstratif, from Middle French démonstratif, from Latin dēmōnstrātīvus. Equivalent to demonstrate + -ive.

Etymology 2

From Middle English demonstratif, from Middle French démonstratif, from Latin dēmōnstrātīvus. Equivalent to demonstrate + -ive.

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