Indicative
[ɪn'dɪkətɪv]
Definition
(adj.) (usually followed by `of') pointing out or revealing clearly; 'actions indicative of fear' .
(adj.) relating to the mood of verbs that is used simple in declarative statements; 'indicative mood' .
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Definition
(a.) Pointing out; bringing to notice; giving intimation or knowledge of something not visible or obvious.
(a.) Suggestive; representing the whole by a part, as a fleet by a ship, a forest by a tree, etc.
(n.) The indicative mood.
Edited by Carmella
Synonyms and Synonymous
a. [1]. Significant, to be taken as a sign.[2]. (Gram.) Affirmative.
Typed by Irwin
Examples
- In this connection a short anecdote may be quoted from Edison as indicative of one of the influences turning his thoughts in this direction. Frank Lewis Dyer. Edison, His Life and Inventions.
- We carefully examined every house we passed for a bill indicative of lodgings to let; but in vain. Harriette Wilson. The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson.
- Malbrook is introduced at the beginning of the performance, as indicative of the brisk advance of the French army. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
- Other is indicative mood, present tense, third person plural, verb active to say. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- Flora had spread her bonnet and shawl upon the bed, with a care indicative of an intention to stay some time. Charles Dickens. Little Dorrit.
- In September, 1830, all was ready for the opening, which it was determined should take place with a ceremony indicative of the importance of the great event. Frederick C. Bakewell. Great Facts.
- Neither spoke much, except now and then, when the boy said a few words to his timid companion, indicative of sympathy and protection. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
- At four o'clock I heard a sudden splutter of the pen, indicative of the flourish with which he signed his name. Wilkie Collins. The Woman in White.
- Repressing an indignant look, indicative of anything but a disposition to excuse him, Silas pursues his point. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- Indicative mood, present tense. Charles Dickens. Hard Times.
- He uttered a sound which was neither sigh nor sob, but was even more indicative than either of a troubled mind. Thomas Hardy. The Return of the Native.
Editor: Quentin