Indicative

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈdɪkətɪv/

Definitions of indicative

noun a mood of verbs expressing simple statement of fact

Example Sentences

A1 In this exercise, using gestures is indicative of understanding.

A2 The student's body language was indicative of nervousness during the presentation.

B1 The rise in unemployment rates is indicative of an economic downturn.

B2 The sudden drop in temperature is indicative of an approaching storm.

C1 The company's profit margins are indicative of successful business strategies.

C2 The artist's use of color and light is indicative of their unique style.

adjective serving as a sign or indication of something

Example Sentences

A1 The weather forecast is indicative of rain later today.

A2 His body language was indicative of nervousness during the interview.

B1 The survey results are indicative of a shift in consumer preferences.

B2 The increase in sales is indicative of the company's successful marketing strategy.

C1 The decrease in crime rates is indicative of improved community policing.

C2 The data collected from the experiment is indicative of a significant breakthrough in the field of science.

Examples of indicative in a Sentence

formal The data collected is indicative of a larger trend in consumer behavior.

informal Her reaction was indicative of how much she enjoyed the movie.

slang His choice of clothing is indicative of his laid-back personality.

figurative The storm clouds gathering overhead were indicative of the impending bad weather.

Grammatical Forms of indicative

past tense

indicated

plural

indicatives

comparative

more indicative

superlative

most indicative

present tense

indicates

future tense

will indicate

perfect tense

has indicated

continuous tense

is indicating

singular

indicative

positive degree

indicative

infinitive

to indicate

gerund

indicating

participle

indicating

Origin and Evolution of indicative

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'indicative' originated from the Latin word 'indicativus', which is derived from the verb 'indicāre' meaning 'to point out or declare'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in the 17th century, 'indicative' was primarily used in grammar to refer to a mood that indicates facts or assertions. Over time, the word has evolved to also describe something that serves as a sign or indication of a particular state or condition.