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indicative

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ɪnˈdɪkətɪv/

indicative means: Showing or suggesting that something is true or exists.

adjective

SHOWING SOMETHINGC1

Showing or suggesting that something is true or exists.

  • His smile was indicative of his pleasure.
  • Falling sales may be indicative of a wider problem.
  • These symptoms are not always indicative of serious illness.

How to use it: indicative of something (These figures are indicative of growing demand.)

Similar words: suggestive, revealing

Common phrases: indicative of something, indicative signs, indicative evidence

VERB MOODC1

Describing a verb form used to present something as a fact or ask a question.

  • This verb has an indicative form.
  • Use the indicative mood in this sentence.
  • We compared indicative and subjunctive verb forms.

Common phrases: indicative mood, indicative form, indicative verb

Questions about indicative

What does indicative mean?

Showing or suggesting that something is true or exists.

What is indicative in other languages?

Türkçe: gösterici · Español: indicativo · Français: révélateur · Deutsch: bezeichnend · Italiano: indicativo · 日本語: 示唆的な

How do you pronounce indicative?

It is pronounced /ɪnˈdɪkətɪv/.

How do you use indicative in a sentence?

His smile was indicative of his pleasure. Falling sales may be indicative of a wider problem.

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