indicative

[ in-dik-uh-tiv ]

/ ɪnˈdɪk ə tɪv /

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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 Grammar.

the indicative mood.

a verb in the indicative.

Words nearby indicative

indicant, indicanuria, indicate, indicated horsepower, indication, indicative, indicator, indicator diagram, indicator species, indices, indicia

Origin of indicative

From the Late Latin word indicātīvus, dating back to 1520–30. See indicate, -ive

OTHER WORDS FROM indicative

in·dic·a·tive·ly, adverbun·in·dic·a·tive, adjectiveun·in·dic·a·tive·ly, adverb

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Examples from the Web for indicative

But the drama that unfolds across their visages is indicative of automaticity rather than authenticity.
‘Visitors’ Is Staring At You|Emma Myers|January 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST
But at this point the association should be regarded as informational rather than indicative of its source.
Ricin Scare at the White House: An Eerie Post-9/11 Echo|John Avlon|April 17, 2013|DAILY BEAST
And as Muslims often choose names related to war and violence, could those possibly be indicative of their values?
Islamophobe With Militarist Name Attacks Muslims For Militarist Names|Ali Gharib|April 12, 2013|DAILY BEAST
There are many small errors too—largely inconsequential but indicative of a lack of academic rigor.
Oliver Stone’s Junk History of the United States Debunked|Michael Moynihan|November 19, 2012|DAILY BEAST

Whether insured or not, the disruptions are indicative of real damage and real costs to the economy.
The Economic Losses from Superstorm Sandy Continue to Mount|Matthew Zeitlin|November 1, 2012|DAILY BEAST
The Protestants were, however, much alarmed by these measures, as indicative of the intolerant policy of the new king.
The Empire of Austria; Its Rise and Present Power|John S. C. Abbott
Jerry's response was not indicative of flattery to the Sans Soucians.
Marjorie Dean, College Sophomore|Pauline Lester
Of what more perfect mental proportions could the human countenance have been indicative, than the countenance of Napoleon?
Beauty|Alexander Walker
She was of a dark chestnut color, well-formed, with a large and high forehead, indicative of intellect.
The Underground Railroad|William Still
As indicative of this change in viewpoint, the term "Scholarship" was replaced by that of "Students' Aid."
The Making of a Trade School|Mary Schenck Woolman

British Dictionary definitions for indicative

indicative

/ (ɪnˈdɪkətɪv) /

adjective

(usually postpositive foll by of) serving as a sign; suggestiveindicative of trouble ahead

grammar denoting a mood of verbs used chiefly to make statementsCompare subjunctive (def. 1)

noun

grammar

the indicative mood
a verb in the indicative mood

Abbreviation: indic

Derived forms of indicative

indicatively, adverb

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indicative

adjective

noun Grammar.

Words related to indicative

Words nearby indicative

Origin of indicative

OTHER WORDS FROM indicative

Examples from the Web for indicative

British Dictionary definitions for indicative

adjective

noun

Derived forms of indicative