Added 9 October 2026
demonstrative
/dɪˈmɒn.stɹə.tɪv/ noun
Latin root: dēmōnstrātīvus Wiktionary
noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about demonstrative at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
adjective
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Given to or marked by the open expression of emotion.
an affectionate and demonstrative family
- Serving to demonstrate.
Origin
From Middle English demonstratif, from Middle French démonstratif, from Latin dēmōnstrātīvus. Equivalent to demonstrate + -ive.
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