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Demonstrating: meaning, definitions and examples

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demonstrating

 

[ ˈdɛmənˌstreɪtɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

presenting clearly

Demonstrating refers to the act of showing how something is done through practical examples or presentations. It often involves illustrating a process or concept to enhance understanding.

Synonyms

exhibiting, illustrating, revealing, showing

Examples of usage

  • The teacher is demonstrating a new math technique to the students.
  • He spent an hour demonstrating how the software works.
  • The chef was demonstrating the recipe on live television.
  • The scientist was demonstrating the experiment to the class.

Translations

Translations of the word "demonstrating" in other languages:

🇵🇹 demonstrando

🇮🇳 प्रदर्शन करना

🇩🇪 demonstrierend

🇮🇩 mendemonstrasikan

🇺🇦 демонструючи

🇵🇱 demonstrując

🇯🇵 デモンストレーションしている

🇫🇷 démontrant

🇪🇸 demostrando

🇹🇷 göstererek

🇰🇷 시연하는

🇸🇦 عرض

🇨🇿 demonstrující

🇸🇰 demonštrujúci

🇨🇳 展示

🇸🇮 demonstrujoč

🇮🇸 sýna

🇰🇿 көрсетіп жатыр

🇬🇪 დემონსტრირება

🇦🇿 göstərərək

🇲🇽 demostrando

Etymology

The word 'demonstrate' comes from the Latin 'demonstratus', the past participle of 'demonstrare', which means 'to point out or show'. This Latin word is a combination of the prefix 'de-' meaning 'from' or 'down from', and 'monstrare', meaning 'to show'. The term entered the English language in the late Middle Ages, and has since evolved to encompass both the act of showing or proving something through evidence, as well as the more interactive sense of demonstrating a skill or process. Over time, the word has maintained its core meaning but has expanded in use, particularly in educational, scientific, and commercial contexts, emphasizing the importance of visual and practical demonstration in effective teaching and communication.

Word Frequency Rank

At #7,168 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.