Antonyms for demonstration
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : dem-uh n-strey-shuh n |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˌdɛm ənˈstreɪ ʃən |
Definition of demonstration
Origin :- late 14c., "proof that something is true," from Old French demonstration or directly from Latin demonstrationem (nominative demonstratio), noun of action from past participle stem of demonstrare "to point out, indicate, demonstrate," figuratively, "to prove, establish," from de- "entirely" (see de-) + monstrare "to point out, show," from monstrum "divine omen, wonder" (see monster). Meaning "public show of feeling," usually with a mass meeting and a procession, is from 1839. Related: Demonstrational.
- noun display of proof
- noun display of belief in cause by taking public action
- Their triumphal entry into Adelaide was a demonstration worthy of a prince.
- Extract from : « Explorations in Australia » by John Forrest
- I never saw so many people in my life before, nor such a demonstration.
- Extract from : « Explorations in Australia » by John Forrest
- To a degree that convinces myself I have made the demonstration.
- Extract from : « The Conquest of Fear » by Basil King
- It was the fruit of experience, of knowledge, of demonstration.
- Extract from : « The Conquest of Fear » by Basil King
- Demonstration must be personal before we can make anything our own.
- Extract from : « The Conquest of Fear » by Basil King
- “He told me it was going to be a demonstration against a building,” said the Professor.
- Extract from : « The Secret Agent » by Joseph Conrad
- The demonstration convinced them, and many were the expressions of amazement from their lips.
- Extract from : « Heroes of the Telegraph » by J. Munro
- His manner of demonstration was so orderly and neat and simple, that it was not easy to mistake him.
- Extract from : « Little Dorrit » by Charles Dickens
- The demonstration went off with a flourish and the committee were greatly impressed.
- Extract from : « City of Endless Night » by Milo Hastings
- I then recalled my promise to inform Hellar and Zimmern of the outcome of my demonstration.
- Extract from : « City of Endless Night » by Milo Hastings
Synonyms for demonstration
- affirmation
- confirmation
- description
- evidence
- exhibition
- explanation
- exposition
- expression
- fast
- illustration
- induction
- lie-in
- love-in
- manifestation
- march
- mass lobby
- parade
- peace march
- picket
- picket line
- presentation
- proof
- protest
- rally
- show
- sit-in
- spectacle
- strike
- substantiation
- teach-in
- test
- testimony
- trial
- validation
- walkout
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