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Meaning of INDICANT

Pronunciation:  'indukunt

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. [n]  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
  2. [n]  something that serves to indicate or suggest; "an indication of foul play"; "indications of strain"; "symptoms are the prime indicants of disease"
 
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 Synonyms: index, index number, indication, indicator
 
 See Also: business index, clue, communication, evidence, fact, forerunner, gesture, glimpse, harbinger, herald, hint, leading indicator, manifestation, mark, pointing out, precursor, price index, price level, short account, signalisation, signalization, smoke, stock index, stock market index, symptom

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. \In"di*cant\, a. [L. indicans, p. pr. indicare. See
    {Indicate}.]
    Serving to point out, as a remedy; indicating.
    
  2. \In"di*cant\, n.
    That which indicates or points out; as, an indicant of the
    remedy for a disease.
    
 
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