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    in·dic·a·tive
    /inˈdikədiv/

    adjective

    • 1. serving as a sign or indication of something: "having recurrent dreams is not necessarily indicative of any psychological problem"
    • 2. denoting a mood of verbs expressing simple statement of a fact.

    noun

    • 1. a verb in the indicative mood.

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  2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › indicativeIndicative Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of INDICATIVE is serving to indicate. How to use indicative in a sentence.

  3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishINDICATIVE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    INDICATIVE definition: 1. being or relating to a sign that something exists, is true, or is likely to happen: 2. the mood…. Learn more.

  4. www.dictionary.com › browse › indicativeINDICATIVE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Indicative definition: showing, signifying, or pointing out; expressive or suggestive (usually followed by of). See examples of INDICATIVE used in a sentence.

  5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishINDICATIVE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    In grammar, a clause that is in the indicative, or in the indicative mood, has a subject followed by a verb group. Examples are 'I'm hungry ' and 'She was followed'. Clauses of this kind are typically used to make statements.

  6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › indicativeIndicative - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Use the word indicative when you want to show that something is suggestive or serves as a sign of something. Your willingness to help out with the charity is indicative of your generous nature. The adjective indicative is usually followed by the word of.

  7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryINDICATIVE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    INDICATIVE meaning: 1. being or relating to a sign that something exists, is true, or is likely to happen: 2. the mood…. Learn more.

  8. www.thefreedictionary.com › indicativeIndicative - definition of indicative by The Free Dictionary

    1. pointing out; expressive: behavior indicative of mental disorder. 2. of or designating the grammatical mood used for ordinary objective statements and questions, as the mood of the verb plays in She plays tennis or were in Were they home? Compare imperative (def. 3), subjunctive (def. 1).

  9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishindicative adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

    Definition of indicative adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishINDICATIVE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

    INDICATIVE definition: 1. to be a sign that something exists, is true, or is likely to happen: 2. An indicative form of a…. Learn more.

  11. www.yourdictionary.com › indicativeIndicative Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

    Noun. Filter. adjective. Serving to indicate. Symptoms indicative of anemia; an insignia indicative of high rank. American Heritage. Giving an indication, suggestion, or intimation; showing; signifying. A look indicative of joy. Webster's New World.