dɪˈmɔnstrətɪv adj. & n. --adj. 1
given to or
marked by an
open expression of
feeling,
esp. of
affection (a
very demonstrative person). 2 (usu. foll. by of) logically
conclusive; giving
proof (the
work is demonstrative of
their skill). 3 a
serving to
point out or
exhibit. b involving esp.
scientific demonstration (demonstrative technique). 4 Gram. (of an
adjective or pronoun) indicating
the person or
thing referred to (e.g.
this,
that, those). --n. Gram. a demonstrative adjective or
pronoun. øødemonstratively adv. demonstrativeness n. [ME f. OF demonstratif
-ive f. L demonstrativus (as DEMONSTRATION)]