indicative mood

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Noun indicative mood has 1 sense

indicative mood, indicative, declarative mood, declarative, common mood, fact mood - a mood (grammatically unmarked) that represents the act or state as an objective fact
--₁ is a kind of mood, mode, modality

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Indicative Mood

Description:

The indicative mood is a grammatical term used to refer to a verb form that states a fact, expresses certainty, or asks a question. It is commonly used to make statements or ask simple questions, without expressing doubt or uncertainty.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1:

In grammar, the indicative mood is one of the most frequently used verb moods. It is employed to express statements of fact, certainty, or reality.

Example sentence: I believe he will arrive on time.

Sense 2:

In logic, indicative mood refers to a type of conditional sentence that represents a statement or proposition.

Example sentence: If it rains tomorrow, I will bring an umbrella.

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