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/ɪnˈdɪkətɪv/
Meaning & Definition
noun
an indicative sentence or expression.
An indicative can clarify whether the claim is true or false.
adjective
serving as a sign or indication of something; expressive or suggestive.
The cloudy sky is indicative of the storm that is about to arrive.
relating to a grammatical mood used to make statements of fact.
In the sentence 'He walks to school', the verb is in the indicative mood.
reflecting a situation; representative.
The rising unemployment rates are indicative of the economic downturn.
Etymology
Derived from Latin 'indicativus', from 'indicare' meaning to indicate.
Common Phrases and Expressions
indicative of:
Serving as a sign of something.
indicative mood:
A grammatical mood used for factual statements.