demonstration — the action or process of showing the existence or truth of something by giving proof or evidence
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the action or process of showing the existence or truth of something by giving proof or evidence
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌdemənˈstreɪʃn/
Example Sentences
- The chef's cooking demonstration was so impressive that everyone burned their own dinner trying to copy it.
- The math teacher's demonstration of the theorem convinced even the sleepiest students.
- His demonstration of 'how not to use a hammer' resulted in three broken fingers and one very dented wall.
demonstration
NOUN[/ˌdemənˈstreɪʃn/]
the action or process of showing the existence or truth of something by giving proof or evidence
The teacher's demonstration helped every student understand the experiment.
The machine demonstration helped everyone learn how it worked. (Demo + Show = Demonstrate.)
The teacher's demonstration was followed by a clear explanation, and the class celebrated the successful experiment.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin demonstrare, meaning 'to point out, show clearly'. The word evolved from the base sense of 'showing' to encompass 'proving' or 'making evident', and later acquired the sense of 'a public manifestation or protest' in modern English.
Breakdown
demonstrare (Latin: to show, point out) + -tion (noun suffix indicating an action or process). The Latin root combines de- (thoroughly) + monstrare (to show).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The chef's cooking demonstration was so impressive that everyone burned their own dinner trying to copy it.”
“The math teacher's demonstration of the theorem convinced even the sleepiest students.”
“His demonstration of 'how not to use a hammer' resulted in three broken fingers and one very dented wall.”
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