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demonstrative
de·mon·stra·tive
[
di mónstrətiv
]
adjective
Definition:
1.
obviously affectionate:
unrestrained in showing love and affection toward somebody
2.
proving:
serving as proof
demonstrative evidence
3.
grammar
specifying which person or thing:
describes a word such as "this" or "those" specifying which person or thing is being referred to
noun
(
plural
de·mon·stra·tives
)
Definition:
grammar
word specifying which person or thing:
a demonstrative word or phrase, e.g. "this," "that," "these," or "those"
de·mon·stra·tive·ly
adverb
de·mon·stra·tive·ness
noun
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de·mon·stra·tive·ly adverbde·mon·stra·tive·ness noun
