indicative
Americanadjective
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showing, signifying, or pointing out; expressive or suggestive (usually followed byof ).
behavior indicative of mental disorder.
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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.
noun
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the indicative mood.
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a verb in the indicative.
adjective
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serving as a sign; suggestive
indicative of trouble ahead
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grammar denoting a mood of verbs used chiefly to make statements Compare subjunctive
noun
Other Word Forms
- indicatively adverb
- unindicative adjective
- unindicatively adverb
Etymology
Origin of indicative
From the Late Latin word indicātīvus, dating back to 1520–30. See indicate, -ive
Example Sentences
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The stunned Rams went three-and-out on their first overtime possession, a team with a future Hall of Fame quarterback surrendering with three runs that were indicative of questionable McVay play-calling throughout the game.
From Los Angeles Times
But that's indicative of the problem facing the entire music industry right now.
From BBC
It ruled that Singh's actions were "strongly indicative" that he had not wanted Khan to clarify her lie.
From BBC
Evidence from recent large fires, Fulweber said, "may be indicative of these fires burning hotter, consuming more fuel and leaving behind less charcoal."
From Science Daily
“Our digital sales were still very healthy, indicative of the demand for our brand despite the weather that impacted our walk-up traffic,” Lynch says.
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