demonstra-

A demonstration held in opposition to another demonstration.

Someone who demonstrates against another demonstration.

1. The capability of being demonstrated or logically proven.
2. Obvious or apparent: Her lies were demonstrable.
3. So obvious as to be readily recognized.
4. Capable of being shown to exist or to be true: "There was demonstrable proof that he set the fire."

The quality of being demonstrable; demonstrability.

Demonstration; proof.

1. To show clearly and deliberately, manifest: "They were able to demonstrate their desire to help the street people by collecting food and preparing meals for them."
2. To show to be true by reasoning or adducing evidence; to prove.
3. To present by experiments, examples, or practical application; to explain and illustrate.
4. To show the use of; such as, an article to a prospective buyer.
5. To give a demonstration: "She described the dance step, then took she a partner and demonstrated how it could be done."
6. To participate in a public display of opinion: "The day laborers demonstrated against the tax hikes."
7. In the military, to attack or make a show of force to deceive an enemy.

1. The act of showing or making evident; a presentation to others of the way in which something works or is done.
2. Conclusive evidence; proof.
3. An illustration or explanation, as of a theory or product, by exemplification or practical application; conclusive proof.
4. A manifestation, as of one's feelings.
5. A public display of group opinion; a public show as a group for or against an issue, cause, or person; as by a rally or march: "They attended the peace demonstrations."
6. A show of military force or readiness for combat.

1. Someone who demonstrates, such as a participant in a public display of opinion.
2. A person who demonstrates an article to a prospective buyer.
3. A teacher or teacher's assistant who demonstrates the principles that are being taught or studied; such as, by dissection, experiment, or chemical preparation.
4. Someone who participates in a public display of a group feeling.

1. "That which was to be demonstrated [or proven]."
2. A phrase used to signal that a proof has just been completed.
3. Used in a formal conclusion to indicate that something; such as, evidence of a fact is proof of the theory that has just been been advanced.

1. Not capable of fuller evidence.
2. Incapable of demonstration.

1. Not open to exhibition or expression of emotion; especially, of affection.
2. Restrained or a tendency not to show emotions openly.
3. Not disposed to expressions of one's feelings; reserved.