demonstration

Noun

Meaning

The act of demonstrating; an exhibition; proof; especially, proof beyond the possibility of doubt; indubitable evidence, to the senses or reason.

An expression, as of the feelings, by outward signs; a manifestation; a show.

The exhibition and explanation of a dissection or other anatomical preparation.

(Mil.) a decisive exhibition of force, or a movement indicating an attack.

The act of proving by the syllogistic process, or the proof itself.

A course of reasoning showing that a certain result is a necessary consequence of assumed premises; -- these premises being definitions, axioms, and previously established propositions.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

manifestation march protest presentation parade show evidence display showing trial proof exhibit exhibition illustration rally
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Antonyms

miscellany welter problem cover mixture challenge
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Hypernyms

show proof protest dissent objection

Hyponyms

show performance reflexion display expression exposure

Phrases with the word

artistic demonstration demonstration effect easy demonstration bearish demonstration practical demonstration actual demonstration of principle

Examples

the lecture was accompanied by dramatic demonstrations Source: Internet

the lecturer shot off a pistol as a demonstration of the startle response Source: Internet

the presentation of new data Source: Internet

he gave the customer a demonstration Source: Internet

he confused the enemy with feints and demonstrations Source: Internet

there were violent demonstrations against the war Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

demonstrated very clearly demonstratedly demonstrater demonstration effect demonstration project demonstrational