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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.
   • ▪ the indicative mood.

   Word Origin late Middle English: from French indicatif, -ive, from late Latin indicativus, from the verb indicare (see indicate).

   Derivatives

   • 1. indicatively adverb

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

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

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   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

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   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.

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   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.

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   Define indicative. indicative synonyms, indicative pronunciation, indicative translation, English dictionary definition of indicative. adj. 1. Serving to indicate: symptoms indicative of anemia; an insignia indicative of high rank. 2. Grammar Of, relating to, or being the mood of the verb...

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

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   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.

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

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    Related topics: Grammar indicative indicative 2 AWL noun [countable, uncountable] technical SLG the form of a verb that is used to make statements. For example, in the sentences ‘ Penny passed her test ’ and ‘Michael likes cake ’, the verbs ‘passed’ and ‘likes’ are in the indicative.