View synonyms for

indicative

[in-dik-uh-tiv]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

showing, signifying, or pointing out; expressive or suggestive (usually followed byof ).
behavior indicative of mental disorder.
Grammar.��noting or pertaining to the mood of the verb used for ordinary objective statements, questions, etc., as the verb plays in John plays football.

Grammar.

indicative

/ ɪ��ˈ��ɪ��ə��ɪ�� /

serving as a sign; suggestive
indicative of trouble ahead
grammar denoting a mood of verbs used chiefly to make statements Compare subjunctive

Discover More

Discover More

From the Late Latin word ��Ի徱��ī��ܲ�, dating back to 1520–30. See indicate, -ive

Discover More

Examples have not been reviewed.

It’s pretty thin stuff, and it’s indicative of an argument that never really coheres.

From

The court heard Ethan was found to have high levels of sodium - indicative of dehydration.

From

However, that silence was not indicative of inaction.

From

“It feels indicative to a jerk’s first response to people living on the street,” he said.

From

“It’s indicative of the lack of regard,” said John Sischo, a longtime developer downtown.

From

Browse