demonstrative

See also: démonstrative

EnglishEdit

EtymologyEdit

From Middle English demonstratif, from Middle French démonstratif; equivalent to demonstrate +‎ -ive.

PronunciationEdit

  • (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /dɪˈmɒnstɹətɪv/, (nonstandard) /ˈdɛmənstɹeɪtɪv/
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  • (General American) IPA(key): /dɪˈmɑnstɹətɪv/, /dəˈmɑnstɹətɪv/, (nonstandard) /ˈdɛmənstɹeɪtɪv/

AdjectiveEdit

demonstrative (comparative more demonstrative, superlative most demonstrative)

  1. that serves to demonstrate, show or prove
  2. given to open displays of emotion
  3. (grammar) that specifies the thing or person referred to

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NounEdit

 
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demonstrative (plural demonstratives)

  1. (grammar) A demonstrative word
    1. A demonstrative adjective.
    2. A demonstrative pronoun.

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GermanEdit

PronunciationEdit

AdjectiveEdit

demonstrative

  1. inflection of demonstrativ:
    1. strong/mixed nominative/accusative feminine singular
    2. strong nominative/accusative plural
    3. weak nominative all-gender singular
    4. weak accusative feminine/neuter singular

LatinEdit

AdjectiveEdit

dēmōnstrātīve

  1. vocative masculine singular of dēmōnstrātīvus

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