Pronunciation: di- ' män(t)-str ə -tiv
Function: adjective
Date: 14th century
1 a : demonstrating as real or true b : characterized or established by demonstration
2 : pointing out the one referred to and distinguishing it from others of the same class < demonstrative pronouns>
3 a : marked by display of feeling b : inclined to display feelings openly
– de · mon · stra · tive · ly adverb
– de · mon · stra · tive · ness noun