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indicative

adjective, noun

/ɪnˈdɪkətɪv/

Meaning

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

His tone was indicative of his frustration.

indicative mood

suggestive, symbolic, representative, expressive

misleading, irrelevant

be indicative of, indicative sign, indicative statement

having a lot of excess flesh; a natural oily substance in animal bodies

common, ordinary, or belonging to the lower social classes

Harsh and unpleasant to the senses, especially sound; a framework of bars covering an opening.

Preferred over all others; something or someone especially liked.

Relating to the middle class, often with materialistic values or conventional attitudes.

(adjective) having the power to give advice but not to make sure that it is followed; (noun) an offi...