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indicant

in·di·cant

uncommon

noun

1.

something that serves to indicate or suggest

  • “an indication of foul play”
  • “indications of strain”
  • “symptoms are the prime indicants of disease”
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2.

a number or ratio (a value on a scale of measurement) derived from a series of observed facts; can reveal relative changes as a function of time

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Origin

From Latin indicans.

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