26984 words

indicative

6 definitions • 6 examples
1
being or relating to a sign that something exists, is true, or is likely to happen:

Examples:

indicative of Resumption of the talks is indicative of an improving relationship between the countries.
2
the mood (= form) of the verb used in ordinary statements and questions :

Examples:

in the indicative In the sentence "We walked home" the verb "walked" is in the indicative.
3
the mood (= form) of a verb used in ordinary statements and questions:

Examples:

In the sentence "We walked home," the verb "walked" is in the indicative.
4
being or relating to a sign that something exists, is true, or is likely to happen:

Examples:

Resumption of the talks is indicative of an improved relationship between the countries.
5
being a sign that something exists, is true, or will probably happen:

Examples:

indicative of sth The fall in demand is indicative of a broader trend in consumer spending.
6
showing how much something will probably cost:

Examples:

indicative budget/cost

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