|
|
Definitions for: Indicative [n] a mood (grammatically unmarked) that represents the act or state as an objective fact
[adj] having a covert or special meaning
[adj] (grammar) relating to the mood of verbs that is used simple declarative statements; "indicative mood"
Webster (1913) Definition: In*dic"a*tive, a. [L. indicativus: cf. F.
indicatif.]
1. Pointing out; bringing to notice; giving intimation or
knowledge of something not visible or obvious.
That truth is productive of utility, and utility
indicative of truth, may be thus proved. --Bp.
Warburton.
2. (Fine Arts) Suggestive; representing the whole by a part,
as a fleet by a ship, a forest by a tree, etc.
Indicative mood (Gram.), that mood or form of the verb
which indicates, that is, which simply affirms or denies
or inquires; as, he writes; he is not writing; has the
mail arrived?
In*dic"a*tive, n. (Gram.)
The indicative mood.
Synonyms: common mood, declarative, declarative, declarative mood, fact mood, indicative mood, meaningful, significative, suggestive
See Also: modality, mode, mood
|
|
Try our:
Scrabble Word Finder
Scrabble Cheat
Words With Friends Cheat
Hanging With Friends Cheat
Scramble With Friends Cheat
Ruzzle Cheat
Related Resources: animals starting with i please visit |