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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(noun) an unofficial association of people or groups; “the smart set goes there”; “they were an angry lot”


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