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Definition of Indicative
1. Noun. A mood (grammatically unmarked) that represents the act or state as an objective fact.
Exact synonyms: Common Mood, Declarative, Declarative Mood, Fact Mood, Indicative Mood
Generic synonyms: Modality, Mode, Mood
Derivative terms: Declarative
Generic synonyms: Modality, Mode, Mood
Derivative terms: Declarative
2. Adjective. Relating to the mood of verbs that is used simple in declarative statements. "Indicative mood"
Exact synonyms: Declarative
Category relationships: Grammar
Derivative terms: Declarative
Partainyms: Declarative Mood, Indicative Mood
Category relationships: Grammar
Derivative terms: Declarative
Partainyms: Declarative Mood, Indicative Mood
3. Adjective. (usually followed by 'of') pointing out or revealing clearly. "Actions indicative of fear"
Exact synonyms: Indicatory, Revelatory, Significative, Suggestive
Similar to: Revealing
Derivative terms: Indicate, Indicate, Indicate, Suggest
Similar to: Revealing
Derivative terms: Indicate, Indicate, Indicate, Suggest
Definition of Indicative
1. a. Pointing out; bringing to notice; giving intimation or knowledge of something not visible or obvious.
2. n. The indicative mood.
Definition of Indicative
1. [n -S]
Medical Definition of Indicative
1. That indicates, that points out more or less exactly, that reveals fairly clearly. This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Indicative
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