noun
- something that serves as a sign or indication of a condition or situation
Usage: formal
adjective
- serving to indicate or point out
Usage: formal; rare
Examples
- The doctor noted several indicants of the patient’s improving health.
- Rising unemployment serves as an indicant of economic trouble.
- The survey results were indicant of changing public opinion.
- Blood pressure readings are important indicants for cardiovascular health.
- The company’s declining profits were a clear indicant of management problems.
- These symptoms are indicant of a more serious underlying condition.