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dem.

dem. is the abbreviation of demonstrative.

Meaning of demonstrative

Adjective

demonstrative (comparative more demonstrative, superlative most demonstrative)

  1. That serves to demonstrate, show or prove.
    • demonstrative evidence
  2. Given to open displays of emotion.
    • demonstrative eloquence1783, Hugh Blair, Lectures on Rhetoric and Belles Lettres
  3. That specifies the thing or person referred to.

See all 5 meanings of demonstrative

Adjective capitalized: Dem.

Dem. (not comparable)

  1. (abbreviation) Abbreviation of Democratic.

Questions about dem.

What is dem. the abbreviation of?
Dem. is the abbreviation of demonstrative.
What part of speech is dem.?
Dem. is an adjective.

Words near dem. in the dictionary

  1. Delysid
  2. Delzell
  3. Delzells
  4. Delémont
  5. dem
  6. dem.
  7. demade
  8. demaggot
  9. demaggoted
  10. demaggoting
  11. demaggots

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