How to pronounce demonstrative
American English pronunciation
dih-MON-struh-tiv
- IPA
- /dɪˈmɑnstɹətɪv/
- Syllables
- dih · MON · struh · tiv (4 syllables, stress on the 2nd)
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What demonstrative means
Openly showing feelings, especially affection
In a sentence: Grandma is very demonstrative and hugs everyone the moment they walk in the door.
Where it comes from: It came through French from the Latin demonstrativus, a word about pointing out or showing.
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