demonstrations
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/ˌdɛmənˈstreɪʃənz/
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/ˌdemənˈstreɪʃ(ə)nz/
(demonstration)
showing or protesting
Etymology
'demonstration' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'demonstratio' (from the verb 'demonstrare'), where 'demonstrare' meant 'to show or point out'.
'demonstration' changed from Latin 'demonstratio' into Old French 'démonstration' and entered English via Middle English (e.g. Middle English 'demonstracioun'), eventually becoming the modern English word 'demonstration'.
Initially, it meant 'an act of showing or pointing out', but over time it broadened to include meanings such as 'proof' and 'a public protest'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a public meeting or march expressing strong political or social views; a protest.
Large demonstrations took place in the capital.
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Noun 2
an act of showing how something works or how to use it; a presentation.
Product demonstrations at the store attracted many customers.
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Noun 3
an action or event that clearly shows the existence, truth, or validity of something; proof or evidence.
The experiments provided strong demonstrations of the theory.
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Noun 4
a showing of feeling or emotion (often visible or public).
Open demonstrations of affection are less common there.
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Last updated: 2025/12/01 22:07