/ ɪnˈdɪkətɪv; NAmE / adjective , noun
■ adjective
1.
[ not usually before noun ] indicative (of sth) ( formal ) showing or suggesting sth :
Their failure to act is indicative of their lack of interest.
2.
[ only before noun ] ( grammar ) stating a fact
■ noun
the indicative [ sing. ] ( grammar ) the form of a verb that states a fact :
In 'Ben likes school', the verb 'like' is in the indicative.
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WORD ORIGIN
late Middle English : from French indicatif , -ive , from late Latin indicativus , from the verb indicare , from in- towards + dicare make known.