Word

indicant, n.
(indicants)

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
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index index number indicant indicator

semantic pointers

hypernym

fact

hyponym

body mass index, BMI business index leading indicator price index, price level short account stock index, stock market index

something that serves to indicate or suggest
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indicant indication

sample sentences

"an indication of foul play"
"indications of strain"
"symptoms are the prime indicants of disease"

lexical pointers

derivationally related form

indicate indicate