Indicative

Pronunciation: /ˌɪnˈdɪkətɪv/

Indicative (adjective)

  1. showing or suggesting something about a situation or condition
  2. relating to the verb form used for stating facts or asking questions

Examples

  • The rising prices are indicative of inflation.
  • His smile was indicative of his happiness.

Common collocations: indicative of a trend, indicative sign, indicative behavior, indicative mood, indicative sentence

Synonyms of Indicative

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Indicative

  • In grammar, indicative vs. imperative mood.