Associations to the word «Demonstrative»

Wiktionary

DEMONSTRATIVE, adjective. That serves to demonstrate, show or prove
DEMONSTRATIVE, adjective. Given to open displays of emotion
DEMONSTRATIVE, adjective. (grammar) that specifies the thing or person referred to
DEMONSTRATIVE, noun. (grammar) A demonstrative word
DEMONSTRATIVE, noun. A demonstrative adjective.
DEMONSTRATIVE, noun. A demonstrative pronoun.
DEMONSTRATIVE ADJECTIVE, noun. An adjective that points out which person, object or concept is being referred to; whether it is singular or plural; and whether it is near or far from the speaker or writer
DEMONSTRATIVE ADJECTIVES, noun. Plural of demonstrative adjective
DEMONSTRATIVE DETERMINER, noun. (grammar) a determiner used to demonstrate the identity of the thing referenced by the following noun; in English, they include this, these, that and those
DEMONSTRATIVE DETERMINERS, noun. Plural of demonstrative determiner
DEMONSTRATIVE PRONOUN, noun. (grammar) a pronoun that replaces a noun whose identity can be understood from the context; it indicates whether the noun is singular or plural, and whether it is near or far from the speaker or writer
DEMONSTRATIVE PRONOUNS, noun. Plural of demonstrative pronoun

Dictionary definition

DEMONSTRATIVE, noun. A pronoun that points out an intended referent.
DEMONSTRATIVE, adjective. Given to or marked by the open expression of emotion; "an affectionate and demonstrative family".
DEMONSTRATIVE, adjective. Serving to demonstrate.

Wise words

To use the same words is not a sufficient guarantee of understanding; one must use the same words for the same genus of inward experience; ultimately one must have one's experiences in common.
Friedrich Nietzsche