in|dic´a|tive|ly

in|dic´a|tive|ly
in|dic|a|tive «ihn DIHK uh tihv», adjective, noun.
–adj.
1. pointing out; showing; being a sign (of): »

A headache is sometimes indicative of eyestrain.

SYNONYM(S): suggestive.
2. Grammar. having to do with a verb form which expresses or denotes a state, act, or happening as actual, or which asks a question of simple fact. In “I go” and “Did you win?” go and did win are in the indicative mood.
–n. Grammar.
1. the indicative mood.
2. a verb form in this mood.
–in|dic´a|tive|ly, adverb.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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