demonstrative

UK
/dɪˈmɒnstrətɪv/
US
/dɪˈmɑnstrətɪv/

Translations

demonstrativenoun
demonstratives
pl
UK
/dɪˈmɒn.strə.tɪv/
US
/dɪˈmɑːn.strə.tɪv/
указательное местоимение
In English, 'this' and 'that' are demonstratives.
В английском языке 'this' и 'that' являются указательными местоимениями.
demonstrativeadjective
more demonstrative
Comp.
most demonstrative
Super.
UK
/dɪˈmɒnstrətɪv/
US
/dɪˈmɑnstrətɪv/
He was very demonstrative in showing his affection.
Он был очень демонстративным в проявлении своей привязанности.

Definitions

demonstrativenoun
A word, such as 'this', 'that', 'these', or 'those', used to indicate which entities are being referred to and to distinguish them from others.
In the sentence 'These are my favorite books,' 'these' is a demonstrative.
A person who is openly expressive of their emotions.
He is a demonstrative, always hugging his friends and family.
demonstrativeadjective
Tending to show feelings, especially of affection, openly.
She was very demonstrative, always hugging and expressing her love for her friends.
Serving as conclusive evidence of something; giving proof.
The demonstrative evidence presented in court left no doubt about the defendant's guilt.
Relating to or constituting a class of determiners (such as ‘this’, ‘that’, ‘these’, and ‘those’) that indicate which entities are being referred to.
In the sentence ‘That book is mine’, ‘that’ is a demonstrative determiner.