Indicative
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British pronunciation/ɪndˈɪkətˌɪv/
American pronunciation/ˌɪnˈdɪkətɪv/

تعريف ومعنى "indicative"

Indicative
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صيغة المرفوع, الأسلوب الدال

(grammar) the mood of a verb that states a fact

What is the "indicative"?

The indicative is a grammatical mood used to express statements of fact, ask questions, or convey opinions. It is the most common mood in English and is used in sentences that describe reality or things that are true. For example, in the sentence "The sky is blue," the verb "is" is in the indicative mood, stating a fact. The indicative mood can also be used to form questions, as in "Are you coming?" This mood is essential for conveying information straightforwardly, allowing speakers to communicate facts and inquiries clearly.

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The indicative in English is used for straightforward statements and questions.
In Latin, the indicative indicates actions that are considered factual.
indicative
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دال, إخباري

(grammar) relating to or denoting a mood of the verb that simply states a fact
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إرشادي, دال

serving as a clear sign or signal of something
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Her high test scores were indicative of her academic prowess.
كانت درجاتها العالية في الاختبارات دالة على براعتها الأكاديمية.
The dark clouds gathering overhead were indicative of an approaching storm.
كانت السحب المظلمة المتجمعة فوق الرأس دالة على اقتراب عاصفة.
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