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The definition of demonstrative is someone who is prone to showing affection or emotion, or something that serves as a demonstration or as conclusive evidence and proof.

(adjective)

A person who is hugging and cuddling all the time is an example of someone who is demonstrative.
An experiment that shows how gravity works is an example of a demonstrative experiment.
Research the provides solid proof of something is an example of demonstrative proof.

See demonstrative in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

that demonstrates or shows; illustrative
giving convincing evidence or conclusive proof: usually with of
having to do with demonstration
showing feelings openly and frankly
Gram. pointing out; specifying: “this” is a demonstrative pronoun

Origin: ME & OFr demonstratif < L demonstrativus: see demonstrate

noun

Gram. a demonstrative pronoun or adjective

Related Forms:

demonstratively adverb
demonstrativeness noun

See demonstrative in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Serving to manifest or prove.
Involving or characterized by demonstration.
Given to or marked by the open expression of emotion: an affectionate and demonstrative family.
Grammar Specifying or singling out the person or thing referred to: the demonstrative pronouns these and that.

noun
Grammar

A demonstrative pronoun or adjective.

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