demonstrative

  1. Adjective.  that serves to demonstrate, show or prove.
  2. Adjective.  given to open displays of emotion.
  3. Adjective.  (grammar) that specifies the thing or person referred to.
  4. Noun.  (grammar) A demonstrative adjective.
  5. Noun.  (grammar) A demonstrative pronoun.

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