indicative meaning and definition

INDICATIVE noun

Definition of indicative (noun)

1. a mood (grammatically unmarked) that represents the act or state as an objective fact
   • synonyms: common mood, declarative, declarative mood, fact mood, indicative mood

INDICATIVE adjective

Definition of indicative (adjective)

1. relating to the mood of verbs that is used simple in declarative statements
   • "indicative mood"
   • synonyms: declarative
2. (usually followed by `of') pointing out or revealing clearly
   • "actions indicative of fear"
   • synonyms: indicatory, revelatory, significative, suggestive