| distal demonstrative |
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Demonstrative pronouns that point to objects that are at some distance from the speaker (e.g. that and those).
Notes: 1. In contrast to proximal demonstratives, which are demonstrative pronouns that point to objects that are close to the speaker. |
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Example - (1) That girl (distal) (2) This boy (proximal) |
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Etymology - The word distal entered English as an anatomical term denoting "that which is situated away from the body." |
