exhibitive
Definition
Adjective: serving or tending to exhibit; demonstrative or illustrative in nature.
Exhibitive describes something that is intended to display, show, or present something clearly, often for the purpose of demonstration, explanation, or public display.
Usage Examples
- (The arrangement was designed to display items clearly.)
- (Her manner of speaking was demonstrative and illustrative.)
- (The art prioritises clear display over personal expression.)
Advanced Usage
- "exhibitive of": showing or indicating a particular quality or fact.
- His reaction was exhibitive of deep surprise. (His reaction demonstrated or revealed surprise.)
- "exhibitive in nature": having the quality of being intended for display or demonstration.
- The classroom materials were exhibitive in nature, designed to show scientific principles visually. (The materials were meant to demonstrate, not just explain.)
Variants and Related Words
- Exhibit (verb/noun): to show or display publicly; an object displayed in a museum or gallery.
- The gallery will exhibit new paintings next month. (To display publicly.)
- Exhibition (noun): a public display of works of art or items of interest.
- We attended an exhibition of modern sculpture. (A formal display event.)
- Exhibitor (noun): a person or company that displays items at an exhibition.
- Each exhibitor had a booth to showcase their products. (A participant in a display event.)
Synonyms
- Demonstrative: serving to explain or prove something clearly.
- Illustrative: serving as an example or explanation.
- Displaying: showing or presenting something openly.
- Evidentiary: providing evidence or proof.
Related Idioms
- "Put on display": to show something publicly or prominently.
- The new technology was put on display at the trade fair. (It was exhibited for people to see.)
- "Show and tell": an activity where someone displays an object and explains it.
- The teacher encouraged a show-and-tell session to demonstrate the students’ projects. (A form of exhibitive presentation.)