demonstrative

/di'mɔnstrətiv/
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demonstrative

She gave a demonstrative hug to her friend.

Definition

  1. Adjective:

    • Serving to demonstrate or prove something: Used to describe something that clearly shows or illustrates a point, often through evidence or logical argument.
    • Given to or marked by the open expression of emotion: Describes a person or behavior that freely and openly shows feelings, such as affection.

  2. Noun:

    • A pronoun that points out an intended referent: In grammar, a word (like this, that, these, those) used to indicate or point to specific things or people.
Examples of Usage

  • Adjective:

    • The scientist provided demonstrative evidence to support her theory. (The evidence clearly showed and proved the theory.)
    • He comes from a very demonstrative family who are always hugging. (The family openly expresses their affection.)

  • Noun:

    • In the sentence "This is my book," the word "this" is a demonstrative. (It points out the specific book being referred to.)
Advanced Usage
  • "Demonstrative of": Serving as clear evidence or proof of a particular quality.
    • Her dedication to the project was demonstrative of her strong work ethic. (Her dedication clearly showed her strong work ethic.)
Variants and Related Words
  • Demonstrate (verb): To show clearly, to prove, or to take part in a public protest.
    • She will demonstrate the new software features.
  • Demonstration (noun): The act of showing or proving something; a public protest or rally.
    • The teacher gave a clear demonstration of the experiment.
  • Demonstrably (adverb): In a way that is clearly apparent or capable of being proven.
    • The plan is demonstrably effective.
Synonyms
  • Adjective (showing emotion): Expressive, affectionate, effusive, open.
  • Adjective (serving to prove): Illustrative, indicative, evidential, conclusive.
  • Noun: Demonstrative pronoun, pointer.
Related Phrases
  • Demonstrative adjective: A grammatical term for words like , , , when they modify a noun (e.g., ).
    • In "those houses," "those" is a demonstrative adjective.
demonstrative

She gave a demonstrative hug to her friend.

Adjective
  1. serving to demonstrate
  2. given to or marked by the open expression of emotion
    • an affectionate and demonstrative family
Noun
  1. a pronoun that points out an intended referent

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