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indicatively

6.1

Using only facts, not guesses or orders

adverb
/ˌɪndɪˈkeɪtɪvli/

Specialized

: de manera indicativa

He spoke indicatively about his achievements, avoiding speculation or exaggeration.

Examples

He spoke indicatively about the results of the study.
The report was written indicatively, outlining all the key facts.
She answered the question indicatively, providing only the facts she knew for certain.
The report was written indicatively, focusing on what had actually happened.
She answered the question indicatively, providing only the facts she knew for certain.
The report was written indicatively, focusing on what had actually happened.
He spoke indicatively about his achievements, avoiding speculation or exaggeration.

Synonyms

decidedly

vsindicatively

57 3.9

In a clear way that leaves no doubt

reports facts or beliefs rather than issuing orders or expressing wishes

unequivocally

vsindicatively

Formal

36 6.9

In a clear way that leaves no doubt

reports facts or beliefs rather than giving commands or suggesting uncertainty

emphatically

vsindicatively

35 5.5

In a strong, definite way that shows no doubt

reports facts or beliefs calmly rather than using force or strong emphasis

flatly

vsindicatively

35 4.6

In a firm way that shows no doubt

reports facts or beliefs rather than giving orders or stating wishes

Surface Forms

indicatively positive

Morphology

indicatively = indicative (semi-transparent) = indicate + ive + ly

The adverb is formed by adding -ly to the adjective 'indicative', a regular and predictable derivation.

Etymology

Indicatively comes from the Latin root indicare, which means 'to point out' or 'to show', and is the same root as indicate and indicator. So to speak indicatively is like 'pointing out' facts—saying what is known rather than wishes or commands.