indication
|in-di-ca-tion|
/ˌɪndɪˈkeɪʃən/
(indicate)
show or point out
Etymology
'indication' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'indicatio,' where 'in-' meant 'in' and 'dicare' meant 'to proclaim.'
'indicatio' transformed into the Old French word 'indication,' and eventually became the modern English word 'indication' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'to proclaim or point out,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a sign or symptom.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a sign or piece of information that suggests something.
The dark clouds are an indication of an approaching storm.
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Noun 2
a symptom that suggests a particular medical condition.
A high fever is an indication of an infection.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40