Indicative Meaning in English

word

US

ˌɪnˈdɪkətɪv

in-DIK-uh-tiv

UK

ɪndˈɪkətˌɪv

in-DIK-uh-tiv

परिभाषा

Showing or suggesting something is true or exists; also refers to the 'indicative' mood in grammar, used for stating facts.

उपयोग और बारीकियां

Often used in formal or academic language. In grammar, 'indicative mood' contrasts with 'subjunctive' or 'imperative.' Can describe evidence, trends, or typical signs (e.g., 'indicative of a problem'). Not used for direct commands or wishes.

• Spanish: indicativo - que indica
• Portuguese (BR): indicativo - que indica
• Portuguese (PT): indicativo - que indica
• Chinese (Simplified): 表明的 - 指示的
• Chinese (Traditional): 表明的 - 指示的
• Hindi: संकेत देने वाला - सूचक
• Arabic: دالّ - مؤشِّر
• Bengali: ইঙ্গিতপূর্ণ - নির্দেশক (ব্যাকরণ)
• Russian: указывающий - изъявительный (грамматика)
• Japanese: 示している - 直説法（文法）
• Vietnamese: chỉ ra - lối trần thuật (ngữ pháp)
• Korean: 나타내는 - 직설법 (문법)
• Turkish: gösterge - haber kipi (dilbilgisi)
• Urdu: اظہاریہ - ظاہر کرنے والا - خبریہ (گرامر)
• Indonesian: menunjukkan - indikatif (tata bahasa)

उदाहरण वाक्य

This symptom is indicative of a cold.

basic

Rain is indicative of wet weather.

basic

The verb 'to eat' in 'I eat' is in the indicative mood.

basic

His attitude is indicative of how everyone feels right now.

natural

Those numbers aren't exactly indicative of success, but they're a start.

natural

It's pretty indicative when the whole team shows up late.

natural