demonstrative

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a pronoun that points out an intended referent
  2. adjective given to or marked by the open expression of emotion
  3. adjective serving to demonstrate

Etymology

From Middle English demonstratif, from Middle French démonstratif, from Latin dēmōnstrātīvus. Equivalent to demonstrate + -ive.

In classic literature

Synonyms

demonstrative pronoun

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