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- [in-dik-uh-tiv]
- /ɪnˈdɪk ə tɪv/
- /ɪnˈdɪk.ə.tɪv/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-dik-uh-tiv]
- /ɪnˈdɪk ə tɪv/
Definitions of indicative word
- adjective indicative showing, signifying, or pointing out; expressive or suggestive (usually followed by of): behavior indicative of mental disorder. 1
- adjective indicative Grammar. noting or pertaining to the mood of the verb used for ordinary objective statements, questions, etc., as the verb plays in John plays football. Compare imperative (def 3), subjunctive (def 1). 1
- noun indicative the indicative mood. 1
- noun indicative a verb in the indicative. 1
- noun indicative Serving as a sign or indication of something. 1
- adjective indicative showing, suggesting 1
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Origin of indicative
First appearance:
before 1520 One of the 28% oldest English words
From the Late Latin word indicātīvus, dating back to 1520-30. See indicate, -ive
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Parts of speech for Indicative
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
indicative popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% 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.
indicative usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for indicative
adj indicative
- suggestive — that suggests; referring to other thoughts, persons, etc.: His recommendation was suggestive of his boss's thinking.
- ominous — portending evil or harm; foreboding; threatening; inauspicious: an ominous bank of dark clouds.
- symbolic — serving as a symbol of something (often followed by of).
- symptomatic — pertaining to a symptom or symptoms.
- characteristic — The characteristics of a person or thing are the qualities or features that belong to them and make them recognizable.
adjective indicative
- revealing — to make known; disclose; divulge: to reveal a secret.
- telling — having force or effect; effective; striking: a telling blow.
- telltale — a person who heedlessly or maliciously reveals private or confidential matters; tattler; talebearer.
- exhibitive — Serving for exhibition; representative.
- emblematic — Serving as a symbol of a particular quality or concept; symbolic.
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