💬indicative

adjective, noun
/ɪnˈdɪkətɪv/

Meaning

Serving as a sign or expression of something; in grammar, a mood used to make factual statements.

Example Sentences

His tone was indicative of his frustration.

Example Expressions

indicative mood

Synonyms

suggestive, symbolic, representative, expressive

Antonyms

misleading, irrelevant

Collocations

be indicative of, indicative sign, indicative statement

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