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- [in-di-keyt]
- /ˈɪn dɪˌkeɪt/
- /ˈɪn.dɪ.keɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-di-keyt]
- /ˈɪn dɪˌkeɪt/
Definitions of indicating word
- verb with object indicating to be a sign of; betoken; evidence; show: His hesitation really indicates his doubt about the venture. 1
- verb with object indicating to point out or point to; direct attention to: to indicate a place on a map. 1
- verb with object indicating to show, as by measuring or recording; make known: The thermometer indicates air temperature. 1
- verb with object indicating to state or express, especially briefly or in a general way; signal: He indicated his disapproval but did not go into detail. 1
- verb with object indicating Medicine/Medical. (of symptoms) to point out (a particular remedy, treatment, etc.) as suitable or necessary. to show the presence of (a condition, infection, etc.). 1
- noun indicating Present participle of indicate. 1
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Origin of indicating
First appearance:
before 1645 One of the 44% oldest English words
1645-55; < Latin indicātus past participle of indicāre to point, make known equivalent to indic- (stem of index) index + -ātus -ate1
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Parts of speech for Indicating
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
indicating popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
indicating usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for indicating
adjective indicating
- symptomatic — pertaining to a symptom or symptoms.
- pointing — a sharp or tapering end, as of a dagger.
- expressive — Effectively conveying thought or feeling.
- referring — to direct for information or anything required: He referred me to books on astrology.
- evidential — Of or providing evidence.
noun indicating
- reference — pointer
- marking — a visible impression or trace on something, as a line, cut, dent, stain, or bruise: a small mark on his arm.
- advertence — heedfulness or attentiveness
- selecting — to choose in preference to another or others; pick out.
- pickings — the act of a person or thing that picks.
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