Pronunciation: /dɪˈmɑːnstrətɪv/
noun a demonstrative pronoun or adjective
A1 I pointed to the demonstrative to show where the item was located.
A2 The teacher used a demonstrative to explain the concept to the students.
B1 The demonstrative helped the audience understand the main points of the presentation.
B2 The demonstrative was a key tool in conveying the complex information to the viewers.
C1 The demonstrative was instrumental in persuading the jury of the defendant's innocence.
C2 The demonstrative was a masterful display of evidence in the courtroom.
adjective serving to demonstrate or prove
A1 This is my demonstrative pen.
A2 She pointed to the demonstrative chart during the presentation.
B1 The teacher used demonstrative pronouns to help the students understand the lesson.
B2 The demonstrative evidence presented in court helped convict the criminal.
C1 The artist's use of demonstrative brush strokes added depth to the painting.
C2 The professor's demonstrative style of teaching captivated the audience.
formal The teacher used a demonstrative pronoun to point out the specific noun in the sentence.
informal She showed me with this demonstrative how to fix the issue on my computer.
slang I used that demonstrative thingamajig to get the job done.
figurative His demonstrative actions spoke louder than words, showing his true intentions.
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