Demonstrative definitions Webster's 1828 Dictionary DEMONSTRATIVE, a. 1. Showing or proving by certain evidence; having the power of demonstration; invincibly conclusive; as a demonstrative argument, or demonstrative reasoning. 2. Having the power of showing with clearness and certainty; as a demonstrative figure in painting. WordNet (r) 3.0 (2005) adj 1 ... marked by the open expression of emotion; "an affectionate and demonstrative family" [ant: undemonstrative] 2: serving to demonstrate [syn: demonstrative, ...
demonstrative pronoun definitions WordNet (r) 3.0 (2005) n 1: a pronoun that points out an intended referent [syn: demonstrative pronoun, demonstrative] Webster's 1913 Dictionary Demonstrative De*mon"stra*tive, a. [F. d['e]monstratif, L ... demonstration; tending to demonstrate; making evident; exhibiting clearly or conclusively. ``Demonstrative figures.'' --Dryden. An argument necessary and demonstrative. --Hooker. 2. Expressing, or apt to express, much; displaying ...
demonstrative of definitions WordNet (r) 3.0 (2005) adj 1: serving to prove or demonstrate; "the oath of office is...demonstrative of the legislative opinion on this subject"- John Marshall
... the latter clause of the sentence, as a kind of demonstrative. 7. That was formerly used for that which, like what ... plural those) Etymology: Middle English, from Old English thæt, neuter demonstrative pronoun & definite article; akin to Old High German daz, neuter demonstrative pronoun & definite article, Greek to, Latin istud, neuter demonstrative pronoun Date: before 12th century 1. a. the person, thing ... from Old English thæt, neuter relative pronoun, from thæt, neuter demonstrative pronoun Date: before 12th century 1. — used as a function ... t, neuter nom. & acc. sing. of the article (originally a demonstrative pronoun). The nom. masc. s[=e], and the nom. ...
... shape, value, or importance — usually used with the or a demonstrative (as that, those) in all senses Synonyms: same, selfsame, very ... previously mentioned or described — often used with the or a demonstrative (as that, those) in both senses III. adverb Date: 1766 in the same manner — used with the or a demonstrative (as that, those) Oxford Reference Dictionary adj., pron., & adv. --adj ...
... adjective Date: 1590 1. — used for emphasis especially after a demonstrative pronoun or a noun modified by a demonstrative adjective < those men there can tell you > 2. nonstandard — used for emphasis after a demonstrative adjective but before the noun modified < I bet I cussed ...
... Date: 15th century 1. — used for emphasis especially after a demonstrative pronoun or after a noun modified by a demonstrative adjective < this book here > 2. nonstandard — used for emphasis after a demonstrative adjective but before the noun modified < this here book > III ...
... definite article Etymology: Middle English, from Old English th?, masculine demonstrative pronoun & definite article, alteration (influenced by oblique cases — as thæs ... genitive — & neuter, thæt) of s?; akin to Greek ho, masculine demonstrative pronoun & definite article — more at that Date: before 12th century ... limit or individualize their meaning. Note: The was originally a demonstrative pronoun, being a weakened form of that. When placed before ...
... construction Etymology: Middle English, from Old Norse their, masculine plural demonstrative & personal pronoun; akin to Old English thæt that Date: 13th ... AS. se['o], fem. of the definite article, originally a demonstrative pronoun; cf. OS. siu, D. zij, G. sie, OHG. siu ... pl. masc. of s[=a], s[=u], [thorn]at, a demonstrative pronoun, akin to the English definite article, AS. s[=e ...
... AS. se['o], fem. of the definite article, originally a demonstrative pronoun; cf. OS. siu, D. zij, G. sie, OHG. siu ... AS. se['o], fem. of the definite article, originally a demonstrative pronoun; cf. OS. siu, D. zij, G. sie, OHG. siu ...
... A substitute or pronoun of the neuter gender, sometimes called demonstrative, and standing for any thing except males and females, "Keep ... here is the book, take it home. 2. As a demonstrative, especially at the beginning of a sentence, pointing to that ...
... empresser to hurry, from en- + presser to press Date: 1709 demonstrative warmth or cordiality Webster's 1913 Dictionary Empressement Em`presse`ment", n. [F., fr s'empresser to hasten.] Demonstrative warmth or cordiality of manner; display of enthusiasm. He grasped ...