indicative
UK: ɪnˈdɪkətɪv | US: ɪnˈdɪkətɪv
adj. serving as a sign or indication of something
adj. (grammar) denoting a mood of verbs expressing factual statement or question
n. (grammar) the indicative mood
The word "indicative" traces back to Latin indicativus, derived from indicare ("to point out, declare"), combining in- (toward) and dicare (to say, proclaim). The root dic- appears in many English words (e.g., "dictate," "predict"), reflecting its core meaning of speech or declaration. Over time, indicative evolved to describe both literal "pointing out" and the grammatical mood for factual statements.
His frown was indicative of disapproval.
In French, the indicative mood is used for objective statements.
The data is indicative of a broader economic trend.
She spoke in an indicative tone, leaving no room for doubt.
The verb "is" in "She is happy" is in the indicative mood.