demonstrativeness
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de·mon·stra·tive
(dĭ-mŏn′strə-tĭv)adj.
1. Serving to manifest or prove.
2. Involving or characterized by demonstration.
3. Given to or marked by the open expression of emotion: an affectionate and demonstrative family.
4. Grammar Specifying or singling out the person or thing referred to: the demonstrative pronouns these and that.
n. Grammar
A demonstrative pronoun or adjective.
de·mon′stra·tive·ly adv.
de·mon′stra·tive·ness n.
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Noun | 1. | demonstrativeness - tending to express your feelings freely emotionalism, emotionality - emotional nature or quality |
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