demonstrative
n. US //dɪˈmɑnstɹətɪv// UK //dəmˈɒnstɹətˌɪv// demon·stra·tive
From Middle English demonstratif, from Middle French démonstratif, from Latin dēmōnstrātīvus. Equivalent to demonstrate + -ive.
From Middle English demonstratif, from Middle French démonstratif, from Latin dēmōnstrātīvus. Equivalent to demonstrate + -ive.
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