Indicative Meaning in English
word
ˌɪnˈdɪkətɪv
in-DIK-uh-tiv
ɪndˈɪkətˌɪv
in-DIK-uh-tiv
释义
Showing or suggesting something is true or exists; also refers to the 'indicative' mood in grammar, used for stating facts.
用法与细微差别
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 indicaPortuguese (BR): indicativo - que indicaPortuguese (PT): indicativo - que indicaChinese (Simplified): 表明的 - 指示的Chinese (Traditional): 表明的 - 指示的Hindi: संकेत देने वाला - सूचकArabic: دالّ - مؤشِّرBengali: 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)
例句
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