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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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