Demonstrative

B1 8+

Pronunciation: /dɪˈmɑːnstrətɪv/

Definitions of demonstrative

noun a demonstrative pronoun or adjective

Example Sentences

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

Example Sentences

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.

Examples of demonstrative in a Sentence

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.

Grammatical Forms of demonstrative

past tense

demonstrated

plural

demonstratives

comparative

more demonstrative

superlative

most demonstrative

present tense

demonstrates

future tense

will demonstrate

perfect tense

has demonstrated

continuous tense

is demonstrating

singular

demonstrative

positive degree

demonstrative

infinitive

to demonstrate

gerund

demonstrating

participle

demonstrating

Origin and Evolution of demonstrative

First Known Use: 0015 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'demonstrative' originated from the Latin word 'demonstrativus', which is derived from the verb 'demonstrare' meaning 'to point out'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in the 15th century, 'demonstrative' referred to something that clearly shows or proves a fact. Over time, the word has evolved to also describe a pronoun that points out a specific person or thing, as well as a behavior that shows feelings openly.