INDICANT

index, index number, indicant, indicator

(noun) a number or ratio (a value on a scale of measurement) derived from a series of observed facts; can reveal relative changes as a function of time

indication, indicant

(noun) something that serves to indicate or suggest; “an indication of foul play”; “indications of strain”; “symptoms are the prime indicants of disease”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

indicant (not comparable)

Serving to point out, as a remedy; indicating.

Noun

indicant (plural indicants)

That which indicates or points out.

Source: Wiktionary


In"di*cant, a. Etym: [L. indicans, p. pr. indicare. See Indicate.]

Definition: Serving to point out, as a remedy; indicating.

In"di*cant, n.

Definition: That which indicates or points out; as, an indicant of the remedy for a disease.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Coffee Trivia

According to Guinness World Records, the most massive cup of coffee contained 22,739.14 liters and was created by Alcaldía Municipal de Chinchiná (Colombia) at Parque de Bolívar, Chinchiná, Caldas, Colombia, on 15 June 2019. Fifty people worked for more than a month to build this giant cup. The drink prepared was Arabic coffee.

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