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indicative
[ in-dik-uh-tiv ]
adjective
- showing, signifying, or pointing out; expressive or suggestive (usually followed by of ):
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. Compare imperative ( def 3 ), subjunctive ( def 1 ).
noun
- the indicative mood.
- a verb in the indicative.
indicative
/ ɪˈɪəɪ /
adjective
- usually postpositivefoll byof serving as a sign; suggestive
indicative of trouble ahead
- grammar denoting a mood of verbs used chiefly to make statements Compare subjunctive
noun
- grammar
- the indicative mood
- a verb in the indicative mood
Derived Forms
- ˈ徱پ, adverb
Other Word Forms
- ·徱a·پ· adverb
- ܲi·徱a·پ adjective
- un·徱a·پ· adverb
Word History and Origins
Origin of indicative1
Example Sentences
“It’s indicative of the lack of regard,” said John Sischo, a longtime developer downtown.
An Essex primary school head teacher says a national free breakfast club scheme for pupils is "indicative of society".
Steele said the notice was indicative of “this fear that the Trump administration is attempting to create” — both for immigrants and even for lawyers.
The results of the NEU's indicative ballot, which ran from 1 March until Friday, showed:
Instead, the AEC provides what's known as an "indicative count" throughout the day, which media commentators, election experts and sometimes even the parties and candidates themselves then base their calls on.
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