indicative
[ in-dik-uh-tiv ]
/ ɪnˈdɪk ə tɪv /
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.
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Nearby words
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Origin of indicative
Related formsin·dic·a·tive·ly, adverbun·in·dic·a·tive, adjectiveun·in·dic·a·tive·ly, adverb
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British Dictionary definitions for indicative
indicative
/ (ɪnˈdɪkətɪv) /
adjective
(usually postpositive foll by of) serving as a sign; suggestiveindicative of trouble ahead
noun
grammar
- the indicative mood
- a verb in the indicative mood
Abbreviation: indic
Derived Formsindicatively, adverb
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Word Origin and History for indicative
indicative
mid-15c., from Old French indicatif (14c.), from Late Latin indicativus, from indicat-, past participle stem of Latin indicare (see indication).
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