Meaning
indicative, rough
- serving as a rough sign or approximate guide (estimate, price, date)
- demonstrating or serving as evidence of something
In a sentence
Il costo indicato sul preventivo è puramente indicativo.
The cost shown on the estimate is purely indicative.
Questa reazione è molto indicativa del suo carattere.
This reaction is very telling of his character.
Ti fornisco queste date solo a titolo indicativo.
I am giving you these dates purely as a rough guide.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| indicativo | masculine · singular |
| indicativa | feminine · singular |
| indicativi | masculine · plural |
| indicative | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- When referring to numbers or dates, it means 'approximate' or 'subject to change'.