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What is another word for Demonstration? – 117 Demonstration Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    exhibition display show presentation performance demo illustration example sample spectacle parade procession march rally protest exhibitionism manifestation expression showmanship pageant ceremony ritual tradition custom practice trial test evaluation assessment appraisal review.

    Meaning of Demonstration

    The primary meaning of the word "demonstration" based on Oxford Languages is the act of showing or explaining something, especially in a public display or performance.

    Definitions

    • A public display or show of a particular skill, product, or feeling, especially as a way of explaining or promoting it.
    • A protest or march, especially one held to show a particular feeling or opinion.
    • A practical example or explanation of something, especially to show how it works or how to do it.

    Etymology of Demonstration

    The word "demonstration" comes from the Latin words "demonstrare," meaning to show or prove, and "demo," meaning people, and the suffix "-tion" which forms a noun indicating an action or process.
    Historically, the term was used in the 15th century to describe a proof or explanation, and later in the 17th century to describe a public display or show.

    Example Uses

    • The company gave a demonstration of their new product to potential investors.
    • The protesters held a peaceful demonstration in the city center to raise awareness about climate change.
    • The teacher used a demonstration to explain the scientific concept to the students.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    concealment hiding secrecy cover-up suppression repression silence quietness stealth furtiveness clandestineness surreptitiousness sneakiness covertness disguise deception misdirection distraction inaction inactivity dormancy.

    Related Nouns

    protest rally march parade exhibition display show performance presentation demo illustration example sample spectacle ceremony ritual tradition custom practice trial test evaluation assessment.

    Related Verbs

    show demonstrate exhibit display perform present explain illustrate example sample protest rally march parade promote advertise market sell prove test evaluate assess.

    Related Adjectives

    public visible obvious evident clear apparent manifest overt explicit deliberate intentional purposeful conscious aware informed knowledgeable skilled proficient experienced trained.