1. Plural of indicative; verb forms or moods that express facts or statements presented as real or certain.
Usage: grammar term; commonly used in language instruction

1. Serving as a sign or symptom of something; suggestive or characteristic of.

Examples

• In English, most verbs are in the indicative mood when we state facts.
• The high fever is indicative of a serious infection.
• Teachers often drill students on indicatives versus subjunctives.
• His behavior is indicative of stress and anxiety.
• The test results are indicative of progress in the student's learning.
• Indicatives are used to make declarations and ask questions about reality.