indicative

Universal Words adjective, noun adjective 1 [notusuallybeforenoun] ~ (of sth) (formal) showing or suggesting sth: Their failure to act is indicative of their lack of interest. 2 [onlybeforenoun] (grammar) stating a fact noun (the indicative) [sing.] (grammar) the form of a verb that states a fact: In 'Ben likes school', the verb 'like' is in the indicative.