indication
0 antonyms and opposites of indication, grouped by meaning.
Noun — A sign or piece of evidence that shows something exists or is likely.
How to use indication
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Latin indicatio, "a pointing out," from indicare, "to indicate."
Full origin of indication →Frequently asked questions
What does “indication” mean?
The word “indication” means a sign or piece of evidence that shows something exists or is likely. In plain terms, a clue or sign pointing toward something.
How do you pronounce “indication”?
“Indication” is pronounced ihn-dih-KAY-shuhn (/ɪndɪˈkeɪʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “indication” in a sentence?
Here is “indication” used in a sentence: “There was no indication that anything was wrong.”
What is another word for “indication”?
Words with a similar meaning to “indication” include demonstration, evidence, mark, sign, proof and signal.
What part of speech is “indication”?
“Indication” is a noun.
Where does the word “indication” come from?
The word “indication” comes from Latin. From Latin indicatio, "a pointing out," from indicare, "to indicate.".
Is “indication” a common word?
“Indication” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between indication and sign?
They are near-synonyms, and in many sentences either works. Sign is the everyday word for anything that shows something exists, while indication is slightly more formal and often refers to evidence you reason from, as in "every indication that the plan will succeed." Sign also has physical meanings, like a notice board, that indication does not.
What preposition follows indication?
Indication is usually followed by of ("an indication of progress") or by a that-clause ("there was no indication that anything was wrong"). In medical contexts, indication for is standard, as in "an indication for surgery."
What is the difference between indication and implication?
An indication is a sign or piece of evidence showing that something exists or is likely. An implication is something suggested indirectly rather than stated, or a likely consequence of an action. An indication points to evidence; an implication points to what is hinted at or what follows.