English Dictionary
Definition of “indicative”
indicative (ɪnˈdɪkətɪv
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Definitions
adjective
- (usually postpositive) of serving as a sign; suggestive ⇒
indicative of trouble ahead
- grammar denoting a mood of verbs used chiefly to make statements Compare subjunctive (sense 1)
noun
- grammar
- the indicative mood
- a verb in the indicative mood
Alternative Forms
inˈdicatively adverb
Usage examples
It was, I suppose, indicative of my maudlin state that I didn't even wonder who.
Harris, Elizabeth, Time of the Wolf (1994)On November 28, 1996, the indicative order-book was $250 million at the filing price.
Business Today (1996)We were forced to act once it became clear that the government's indicative spatial strategy would not deal with the problem.
Irish Times (2002)According to sources, the DUP were still holding out against a firm date for forming an Executive beyond setting "an indicative timetable.
Belfast Telegraph (2004)Significant moments during a politician's career may be indicative of national trends.
Campion, Nicholas, The Book of World Horoscopes (1988)
