What does indicative mean?
Indicative means Serving as a sign, indication or suggestion of something..
Indicative
/ɪnˈdɪk.ə.tɪv/ · adjective
Meaning
Serving as a sign, indication or suggestion of something..
Definitions by Sense
- Serving as a sign, indication or suggestion of something.
- (grammar) Of, or relating to the indicative mood.
- (grammar, uncountable) The indicative mood.
- (grammar, countable) A term in the indicative mood.
Example Sentences
He had pains indicative of a heart attack.
The fact that imperative forms were taken into English as indicatives suggests that the English speakers using the Hindustani verbs were most familiar (in some cases perhaps only familiar) with the imperative form.
Synonyms for indicative
Antonyms for indicative
Related Words
Word Forms
- more indicative
- most indicative
- ind.
- indicatives
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for indicative?
Common synonyms include meaningful, suggestive, declarative, significative.
What is the opposite of indicative?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use indicative in a sentence?
He had pains indicative of a heart attack.
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