indicatory

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It was originally a picture-writing, which, like the Egyptian, passed from real pictures to indicatory and symbolic pictures or picture-signs.

From The History of Antiquity, Vol. I (of VI) by Duncker, Max

Adj. showing &c. v.; indicative, indicatory; deducible &c.

From Roget's Thesaurus of English Words and Phrases by Roget, Peter Mark

Hence, it became the practice to place upon barometer scales words indicatory of the weather likely to accompany, or follow, the movements of the mercury; whence the instruments bearing them obtained the name “Weather Glasses.”

From A Treatise on Meteorological Instruments Explanatory of Their Scientific Principles, Method of Construction, and Practical Utility by Negretti, Henry

In the wooded land, especially, it was hopeless to look for any indicatory mark beneath the undergrowth of forty years.

From Patty's Friends by Wells, Carolyn

Sir," he began, "I am not advised that the purpose of a bequest is relevant, when the bequest is direct and unencumbered by the testator with any indicatory words of trust or uses.

From The Sleuth of St. James's Square by Post, Melville Davisson