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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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