indicative (Meaning)
indicative (n)
a mood (grammatically unmarked) that represents the act or state as an objective fact
indicative (a)
relating to the mood of verbs that is used simple in declarative statements
indicative (s)
(usually followed by `of') pointing out or revealing clearly
indicative (a.)
Pointing out; bringing to notice; giving intimation or knowledge of something not visible or obvious.
Suggestive; representing the whole by a part, as a fleet by a ship, a forest by a tree, etc.
indicative (n.)
The indicative mood.
Synonyms & Antonyms of indicative
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indicative Sentence Examples
- The rise in global temperatures is an indicative sign of climate change.
- His nervous laughter was indicative of his unease.
- The presence of fossils on Mars is indicative of past life.
- The level of noise pollution is indicative of the city's dense population.
- The patient's rapid breathing is indicative of a possible respiratory infection.
- The stock's recent decline is indicative of a potential downturn in the market.
- The politician's vague responses were indicative of a lack of transparency.
- The company's financial records are indicative of its strong growth potential.
- The increase in violent crime is indicative of a breakdown in social order.
- The color of the sky at sunset is indicative of the time of day and the weather conditions.
FAQs About the word indicative
a mood (grammatically unmarked) that represents the act or state as an objective fact, relating to the mood of verbs that is used simple in declarative statemen
characteristic,reflective, telltale, denotative, referring, denoting,symbolic, symbolical, significant, signifying
No antonyms found.
The rise in global temperatures is an indicative sign of climate change.
His nervous laughter was indicative of his unease.
The presence of fossils on Mars is indicative of past life.
The level of noise pollution is indicative of the city's dense population.
