Ostensive Definition

Serving to show, demonstrate, or point out something clearly and directly.

Ostensive is an adjective.

Ostensive Synonyms

demonstrative , explicit , illustrative , indicative

How To Use Ostensive In A Sentence

  1. Parents often use ostensive gestures such as pointing to point out common references to their children.
  2. By ostensive communication, we don't mean just pointing and showing, but any act that achieves communication by directing attention.
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