Meaning of indicative in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ɪnˈdɪkədɪv/

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1. Classifying Adjective

   indicative

   Definitions

   1. (usually followed by `of') pointing out or revealing clearly

   Examples

   • « actions indicative of fear »

   Synonyms

   • revealing

2. Noun

   indicative

   Definitions

   1. a mood (grammatically unmarked) that represents the act or state as an objective fact

3. Qualitative Adjective

   indicative

   Etymology

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

   Definitions

   1. relating to the mood of verbs that is used simple declarative statements

   Examples

   • « indicative mood »