Demonstrative - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |dɪˈmɑːnstrətɪv|  American pronunciation of the word demonstrative
Brit.  |dɪˈmɒnstrətɪv|  British pronunciation of the word demonstrative

noun

- a pronoun that points out an intended referent

adjective

- serving to demonstrate (syn: illustrative)

Extra examples

In the phrase “this is my hat,” the word “this” is a demonstrative pronoun.

In the phrase “give me that book,” the word “that” is a demonstrative adjective.

My mother wasn't demonstrative; she never hugged me.

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