单词 | demonstratory |
释义 | demonstratoryadj. That demonstrates something (in various senses of the verb); providing, or of the nature of, a demonstration. ΘΚΠ society > communication > manifestation > [adjective] expressive1628 demonstratory1658 relishing1817 manifesting1888 1658 P. Goodwin Mystery of Dreames sig. b7 (heading) A synopsis or compendium of the main integrall parts: or a table demonstratory proposing the principal texts and truths contained in this treatise. 1727 N. Bailey Universal Etymol. Eng. Dict. II Demonstratory, belonging to demonstration. 1793 Gentleman's Mag. Jan. 10/2 In 1737, his [sc. Thomas Wright's] leisure-hours were employed in drawing many Demonstratory Schemes in Astronomy, and in projecting certain Physical and Mathematical Elements. 1817 H. T. Colebrooke Algebra Notes & Illustr. p. xxvi The gloss of Ranganátha on the Vásaná, or demonstratory annotations of Bháscara. 1880 J. Muirhead tr. Gaius Institutes iv. 301 The matter of dispute is first set forth in a demonstratory manner. 1908 Amer. Gas Light Jrnl. 25 May 894/2 Miss Ora Blanchard, of Milwaukee, has been conducting a series of 12 demonstratory lectures on cooking by gas. 2006 R. G. Dennis & H. Herr in Y. Bar-Cohen Biomimetics ix. 261 As a demonstratory proof of concept, Herr and Dennis..built..a swimming robot. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, March 2014; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < adj.1658 |
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