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- Dictionaryindicative/ɪnˈdɪkətɪv/
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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The meaning of INDICATIVE is serving to indicate. How to use indicative in a sentence.
INDICATIVE definition: 1. being or relating to a sign that something exists, is true, or is likely to happen: 2. the mood…. Learn more.
Indicative definition: showing, signifying, or pointing out; expressive or suggestive (usually followed by of). See examples of INDICATIVE used in a sentence.
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.
INDICATIVE meaning: 1. being or relating to a sign that something exists, is true, or is likely to happen: 2. the mood…. Learn more.
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.
1. indicative - relating to the mood of verbs that is used simple in declarative statements; "indicative mood". 2. indicative - (usually followed by `of') pointing out or revealing clearly; "actions indicative of fear".
Definition of indicative adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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.
1. giving an indication, suggestion, or intimation; showing; signifying. a look indicative of joy. : also ˈinˈdicaˌtory (ˈɪndɪkəˌtɔri ; ɪnˈdɪkəˌtɔi ) 2. designating or of the mood of a verb used to identify an act, state, or occurrence as actual, or to ask a question of fact. see also subjunctive, imperative. noun. 3. the indicative mood. 4.
