INDICATIVE
Scrabble letter values: I1N1D2I1C3A1T1I1V4E1 = 16
Definition
- noun a mood (grammatically unmarked) that represents the act or state as an objective fact. — synonyms: indicative_mood, declarative_mood, declarative, common_mood, fact_mood
- adjective relating to the mood of verbs that is used simple in declarative statements. — synonyms: declarative
- adjective (usually followed by `of') pointing out or revealing clearly. — synonyms: indicatory, revelatory, significative, suggestive
Examples
- “indicative mood”
- “actions indicative of fear”
- “He had pains indicative of a heart attack.”