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Definition of demonstration

demonstration

/ˌdɛm.ənˈstɹeɪ.ʃən/
dem · on · stra · tion
Adverb:demonstratively
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Plural:demonstrations
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Adjective:demonstrative
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demonstration Lexical Profile

demonstration Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A practical exhibition and explanation of how a machine, skill, or scientific process works or is performed.

Example

"The chef gave a live cooking demonstration to show the students how to prepare the sauce properly."

2

A public meeting, march, or gathering at which people express their shared opinion, support, or protest regarding a political or social issue.

Example

"Thousands of citizens participated in a peaceful demonstration outside the parliament building."

3

The action or process of proving the truth or existence of something through clear evidence or deductive reasoning.

Example

"The experiment provided a conclusive demonstration of the physicist's hypothesis."

4

An outward display or expression of a feeling, quality, or attitude.

Example

"They sent flowers to the hospital as a sincere demonstration of their gratitude and support."

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• Rhymes for demonstration

• Nearby Words

demonstrable
demonstrably
demonstrate
demonstration
demonstrational
demonstrative
demonstratively

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 14th century from Old French demonstration and directly from Latin demonstratio, meaning 'a pointing out' or 'proof,' derived from the verb demonstrare (from de- 'entirely' and monstrare 'to show').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Demonstration. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/demonstration
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