indicative

¹in·dic·a·tive

adj \in-ˈdi-kə-tiv\

Definition of INDICATIVE

1

: of, relating to, or constituting a verb form or set of verb forms that represents the denoted act or state as an objective fact <the indicative mood>

2

: serving to indicate <actions indicative of fear>

— in·dic·a·tive·ly adverb

Examples of INDICATIVE

1. In “I walked to school,” the verb walked is in the indicative mood.
2. <a wide-eyed look that is indicative of his constant curiosity>

First Known Use of INDICATIVE

15th century

Related to INDICATIVE

Synonyms: denotative, denoting, reflective, significant, signifying, telltale

Related Words: alluding, allusive, referring; characteristic, symptomatic; demonstrative, exhibiting, expressive; symbolic (also symbolical); connoting, hinting, implying, insinuating, suggestive

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Rhymes with INDICATIVE

affricative, explicative, vindicative