indicative
adjective/ɪnˈdɪkətɪv/
Frequency rank: #7,054 most common English word
Meaning
serving as a sign or suggestion of something; showing or pointing to a fact or condition.
Example sentence
The drop in sales figures is indicative of a larger problem within the company.
Synonyms & related words
- suggestive
- revealing
- symptomatic
- representative
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