denotative

indicating something a string of absences from this course will be seen as denotative of the student's lack of interest in it Synonyms indicative, denoting, reflective, significant, signifying, telltaleRelated Words alluding, allusive, referring; characteristic, symptomatic; demonstrative, exhibiting, expressive; symbolic (also symbolical); connoting, hinting, implying, insinuating, suggestive