Definition of demonstrative

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Demonstrative (n.) A demonstrative pronoun; as, this and that are demonstratives..

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Assume :: Assume (v. t.) To take to or upon one's self; to take formally and demonstratively; sometimes, to appropriate or take unjustly..
Gush :: Gush (v. i.) To make a sentimental or untimely exhibition of affection; to display enthusiasm in a silly, demonstrative manner..
Demonstrative :: Demonstrative (n.) A demonstrative pronoun; as, this and that are demonstratives..
Demonstratively :: Demonstratively (adv.) In a manner fitted to demonstrate; clearly; convincingly; forcibly.
Demonstratory :: Demonstratory (a.) Tending to demonstrate; demonstrative.
Pietistical :: Pietistical (a.) Of or pertaining to the Pietists; hence, in contempt, affectedly or demonstratively religious..
Demonstrativeness :: Demonstrativeness (n.) The state or quality of being demonstrative.
It :: It (pron.) As a demonstrative, especially at the beginning of a sentence, pointing to that which is about to be stated, named, or mentioned, or referring to that which apparent or well known; as, I saw it was John..
That :: That (pron., a., conj., & adv.) As a conjunction, that retains much of its force as a demonstrative pronoun..
Spoonbill :: Spoon (v. i.) To act with demonstrative or foolish fondness, as one in love..
Demonstrative :: Demonstrative (a.) Expressing, or apt to express, much; displaying feeling or sentiment; as, her nature was demonstrative..
Demonstrative :: Demonstrative (a.) Consisting of eulogy or of invective.
Topical :: Topical (n.) Resembling a topic, or general maxim; hence, not demonstrative, but merely probable, as an argument..
Demonstrative :: Demonstrative (a.) Having the nature of demonstration; tending to demonstrate; making evident; exhibiting clearly or conclusively.
Gushing :: Gushing (a.) Emitting copiously, as tears or words; weakly and unreservedly demonstrative in matters of affection; sentimental..
This :: This (pron. & a.) As a demonstrative pronoun, this denotes something that is present or near in place or time, or something just mentioned, or that is just about to be mentioned..
Spooneye :: Spooney (a.) Weak-minded; demonstratively fond; as, spooney lovers..
Topic :: Topic (n.) One of the various general forms of argument employed in probable as distinguished from demonstrative reasoning, -- denominated by Aristotle to`poi (literally, places), as being the places or sources from which arguments may be derived, or to which they may be referred; also, a prepared form of argument, applicable to a great variety of cases, with a supply of which the ancient rhetoricians and orators provided themselves; a commonplace of argument or oratory..
This :: This (pron. & a.) As an adjective, this has the same demonstrative force as the pronoun, but is followed by a noun; as, this book; this way to town..
That :: That (pron., a., conj., & adv.) As a demonstrative pronoun (pl. Those), that usually points out, or refers to, a person or thing previously mentioned, or supposed to be understood. That, as a demonstrative, may precede the noun to which it refers; as, that which he has said is true; those in the basket are good apples..
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