indicative

//ɪnˈdɪkətɪv//
C1Frequency Level 11Formal
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Adjective

indicativeCanonical form
more indicativeComparative
most indicativeSuperlative
1

Serving as a sign or indication of something; suggestive.

His silence was indicative of his disapproval.

2

(Grammar) Denoting a mood of verbs expressing simple statement of fact.

In the sentence 'She walks to school,' the verb is in the indicative mood.

Synonym

suggestivesymptomaticcharacteristic

Antonym

uncharacteristic

Noun

1

(Grammar) The indicative mood; a verb in the indicative mood.

In English, most verbs are in the indicative.