Indicative
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɪnˈdɪk.ə.tɪv/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Indicative is an adjective meaning Serving as a sign, indication or suggestion of something.
Meaning
Serving as a sign, indication or suggestion of something.
More Meanings
- (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.
Word Forms
- indicatives
Synonyms for indicative
Depending on context, synonyms include meaningful, suggestive, declarative, significative.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include declarative, significative, meaningful, suggestive, indication, indicator.
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