indicative
/ɪnˈdɪkətɪv/
adjective
- Serving as a sign or indication of something.
- His frequent yawning was indicative of how tired he was.
- The rising prices are indicative of a growing demand for housing.
- Her careful planning is indicative of her organized nature.
- Relating to the grammatical mood used for stating facts or asking questions (as opposed to commands or wishes).
- In English, most sentences are in the indicative mood.
- The verb 'runs' in 'She runs fast' is in the indicative mood.
- When you state a fact, you use the indicative form of the verb.
Synonyms
noun
- The indicative mood in grammar.
- In this exercise, change each verb from the imperative to the indicative.
- Students learn to use the indicative for statements of fact.
- The sentence is written in the indicative, not the subjunctive.