indicative
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adjective \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>
See Examples of INDICATIVE
- In “I walked to school,” the verb walked is in the indicative mood.
- <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
Rhymes with INDICATIVE
2indicative
nounDefinition of INDICATIVE
1
: the indicative mood of a language
2
: a form in the indicative mood
First Known Use of INDICATIVE
1530
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