indicative

adjective

in-ˈdi-kə-tiv How to pronounce indicative (audio)
Definition of indicativenext
as in reflective
indicating something a wide-eyed look that is indicative of his constant curiosity

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Recent Examples of indicative The small but notable splinter group of county-level Republicans is indicative of a ballot measure that has not generated a clean ideological fight. — Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 12 Oct. 2026 The incident is indicative of a growing problem in the Asheville area, involving humans giving hungry bears easy access to a buffet of tasty trash, experts say. — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 9 Oct. 2026 The whole thing costs $39, and the season is off to a pretty good start with two games that are indicative of what the overall Playdate experience is like. — Andrew Webster, The Verge, 9 Oct. 2026 So, regardless of who wins on Thursday, the Greens even being competitive in a traditional Labour stronghold like this is indicative of how the smaller, more radical parties are increasingly challenging the mainstream. — Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for indicative
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indicative
  1. reflective
  2. characteristic
Adjective
  • On the other hand, many of these works are reflective of the time they were written.
    — New York Times, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2026
  • While prefering Goldman over Morgan Stanley , Jim doesn't think the 3% drop in MS is reflective of its business performance.
    — Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of reflective
Adjective
  • Bertrand Lavier’s contribution is a Formula One Renault, repainted with the thick, dynamic brushstrokes that have been characteristic of his work since the 1980s.
    — Sarah Belmont for ArtNews, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Vaughn wrote his own obituary, filled with with his characteristic wit, weeks ago and his family posted it on his Facebook page on Monday.
    — Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of characteristic

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