indicant

[ in-di-kuhnt ]

noun

1. something that indicates; indicator.

adjective

1. Obsolete. serving to indicate; indicative.

indicant

/ ˈɪndɪkənt /

noun

1. something that indicates

Word History and Origins

Origin of indicant¹

1600–10; < Latin indicant- (stem of indicāns, present participle of indicāre to point, make known), equivalent to indic- ( indicate ) + -ant- -ant

Example Sentences

In secretariis vero duobus quæ supra dixi circa apsidem esse hi versus indicant officia singulorum.

From Project Gutenberg

Indicant duodecim tabulae: aut status dies cum hoste, itemque: adversus hostem aeterna auctoritas.

From Project Gutenberg

Acta exteriora indicant interiora secreta—Outward acts betray the secret intention.

From Project Gutenberg

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