indicant

noun

a number or ratio (a value on a scale of measurement) derived from a series of observed facts

something that serves to indicate or suggest

Roots

inin- · Latin · toward dicaredic- · Latin · to proclaim, point out ans-ant · Latin · one that does

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Where does indicant come from?

The word indicant breaks down into 3 roots of Latin origin: in-, from Latin in (“toward”); dic, from Latin dicare (“to proclaim, point out”); and -ant, from Latin ans (“one that does”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.