1in·dic·a·tive 
/ɪnˈdɪkətɪv/ adjective
/ɪnˈdɪkətɪv/ adjective 1 not used before a noun [more indicative; most indicative] formal : showing something : indicating something — usually + of ▪ His bitter remarks are indicative of the resentment he stills feels over losing his job. [=his bitter remarks show that he still feels resentment over losing his job] ▪ Thin tree rings are indicative of slow growth. [=thin tree rings indicate that a tree has grown slowly] 2 grammar : of or relating to the verb form that is used to state a fact that can be known or proved
▪ In “I walked to school,” the verb walked is in the indicative mood. ▪ an indicative verb form — compare imperative, subjunctive
▪ In “I walked to school,” the verb walked is in the indicative mood. ▪ an indicative verb form — compare imperative, subjunctive
