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Definitions for: Indicant
[n] a number or ratio (a value on a scale of measurement) derived from a series of observed facts; can reveal relative changes as a function of time
[n] something that serves to indicate or suggest; "an indication of foul play"; "indications of strain"; "symptoms are the prime indicants of disease"
Webster (1913) Definition: In"di*cant, a. [L. indicans, p. pr. indicare. See
Indicate.]
Serving to point out, as a remedy; indicating.
In"di*cant, n.
That which indicates or points out; as, an indicant of the
remedy for a disease.
Synonyms: index, index number, indication, indicator
See Also: business index, clue, communication, evidence, fact, forerunner, gesture, glimpse, harbinger, herald, hint, leading indicator, manifestation, mark, pointing out, precursor, price index, price level, short account, signalisation, signalization, smoke, stock index, stock market index, symptom
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