Demonstration — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˌde-mən-ˈstrā-shən/ dem·on·stra·tion

Meaning & Definition of Demonstration

Demonstration (noun)

  1. an act, process, or means of demonstrating to the intelligence
  2. conclusive evidence, proof
  3. derivation

Demonstration (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a mass meeting for the purpose of displaying or arousing support for a cause or person

    "disgruntled students organized a demonstration to protest the change in university policy"

    similar: demo (British), rally
    related: assembly, conference, congress, convention, convocation, council, gathering, march, protest, sit-down, sit-in, strike, counterdemonstration, counterprotest, counterrally

  2. an outward and often exaggerated indication of something abstract (as a feeling) for effect

    "staged a grand demonstration of her love for her husband with a candlelight-and-champagne Valentine's Day dinner"

    similar: display, exhibition, flaunting, show
    related: act, charade, facade, front, guise, pretense, put-on, semblance, simulation, affectation, pose, sham, betrayal, disclosure

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Demonstration

The most common words with a similar meaning to Demonstration:

British: demo
rally, display, exhibition, flaunting, show

Related Words for Demonstration

assembly, conference, congress, convention, convocation, council, gathering, march, protest, sit-down, sit-in, strike, counterdemonstration, counterprotest, counterrally, act, charade, facade, front, guise, pretense, put-on, semblance, simulation, affectation, pose, sham, betrayal, disclosure

Word Forms of Demonstration

Derived words: demonstrational (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Demonstration

Middle English demonstracioun, borrowed from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French demonstration, demustracioun, borrowed from Latin dēmonstrātiōn-, dēmonstrātiō "action of pointing out, description, explanation" (Late Latin, "deduction, proof"), from dēmonstrāre "to indicate, describe, show" + -tiōn-, -tiō, suffix of verbal action demonstrate

First known use: 14th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Demonstration

Words & Phrases Containing Demonstration

counterdemonstration

Frequently Asked Questions about Demonstration

What does "Demonstration" mean?

"Demonstration" means an act, process, or means of demonstrating to the intelligence. As a noun, it is defined as: an act, process, or means of demonstrating to the intelligence. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Demonstration"?

Other words for "Demonstration" include demo, rally, display, exhibition, flaunting and show. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Demonstration" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Demonstration"?

There are 35 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Demonstration". Common alternatives include demo, rally, display, exhibition, flaunting and show.

How do you use "Demonstration" in a sentence?

Examples of "Demonstration" in a sentence: "disgruntled students organized a demonstration to protest the change in university policy"; "staged a grand demonstration of her love for her husband with a candlelight-and-champagne Valentine's Day dinner".

Is "Demonstration" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Demonstration" is a noun.

Is "Demonstration" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B2-level word, "Demonstration" is typical of Cambridge B2 First (FCE), IELTS band 5.5–6.5, TOEFL iBT 72–94, PTE Academic 59–75, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785+.

How do you pronounce "Demonstration"?

"Demonstration" is pronounced /ˌde-mən-ˈstrā-shən/ and divided into syllables as dem·on·stra·tion.

What is the origin of the word "Demonstration"?

"Demonstration" comes from Middle English demonstracioun, borrowed from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French demonstration, demustracioun, borrowed from Latin dēmonstrātiōn-, dēmonstrātiō "action of pointing out, description, explanation" (Late Latin, "deduction, proof"), from dēmonstrāre "to indicate, describe, show" + -tiōn-, -tiō, suffix of verbal action demonstrate. First known use: 14th century.