Definition of Demonstrative
Demonstrative
de·mon·stra·tive


Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
defining or delineating as real or true, conclusive, or marked by open display of feeling;

e.g. The numbers are demonstrative of the success of their new product.

(adjective)
(grammar): pointing out the one referred to and distinguishing it from others of the same class;

e.g. They had exercises to work on demonstrative nouns, pronouns, and adjectives.

(adjective)
freely and openly showing emotion or feelings;

e.g. His demonstrative gestures implied that he had feelings for her beyond friendship.

(noun)
(grammar) word or morpheme pointing out the one referred to and distinguishing it from others of the same class;

e.g. It was a demonstrative of "this" or "those."



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