Demonstrative (Noun)
Meaning
A pronoun that points out an intended referent.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The demonstrative "this" is used to point to a nearby object.
- The teacher used a demonstrative to refer to the picture on the board.
- In the sentence "I like this one," the word "this" is a demonstrative.
- The demonstrative "that" can be used to refer to something at a distance.
- The lecturer avoided using a demonstrative when referring to abstract concepts.