1. serving as a sign or indication of something

1. a verb form that states a fact or asks a question
Usage: grammar

Examples

• Her nervous laughter was indicative of her discomfort.
• Rising prices are indicative of inflation.
• The test results are indicative of the student’s progress.
• His behavior is indicative of stress.
• In the sentence ‘She walks to school,’ the verb ‘walks’ is in the indicative mood.
• The indicative is the most common verb mood in English.
• Teachers often contrast the indicative with the subjunctive mood.