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indicative

in·di·ca·tive

US/ɪnˈdɪk.ə.tɪv/ uncommon
adjective (2) noun (1)

adjective

1.

relating to the mood of verbs that is used simple declarative statements

  • “indicative mood”
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2.

(usually followed by `of'') pointing out or revealing clearly

  • “actions indicative of fear”
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noun

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Origin

From Middle French indicatif, from Late Latin indicātīvus. By surface analysis, indicate + -ive.

Phrases

  • imperfect indicative
  • indicative conditional
  • indicative planning
  • indicative vote
  • present indicative

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