demonstrative (B2)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˌdem.ənˈstrɑː.t̬ɪv/
Definition
Serving to demonstrate or prove; showing clearly.
Examples
His actions were demonstrative of his guilt.
The study provided demonstrative evidence of the drug's effectiveness.
She gave a demonstrative performance that left no doubt about her talent.
How to Use demonstrative
- demonstrative of (prepositional phrase)
- Serving to show or prove something. — "His quick apology was demonstrative of his remorse."
- demonstrative pronoun (collocation)
- A pronoun (like 'this', 'that', 'these', 'those') used to point to a specific person or thing. — "In the phrase 'that's mine', 'that' is a demonstrative pronoun."
- demonstrative adjective (collocation)
- An adjective (like 'this', 'that', 'these', 'those') used to point to a specific person or thing. — "'These' is a demonstrative adjective modifying 'flowers'."
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