Phrase guide

demonstrative determiner

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A determiner used to demonstrate the identity of the thing referenced by the following noun.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: grammar, human-sciences, linguistics, sciences

Examples

  • In the sentence I like this music, the word this is a demonstrative determiner.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: demonstrative, demonstrative adjective

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Japanese: 指示限定詞 (shiji genteishi) — determiner demonstrating identity
  • Polish: określnik wskazujący — determiner demonstrating identity
  • Welsh: banodolyn dangosol — determiner demonstrating identity