Something which is indicative of something is a sign or indication. Something which is indicative of something else shows, signals or expresses a particular state or behaviour or shows a relationship between one thing and another.

1. The exam results were indicative of how much emphasis students were putting on science subjects.
2. A high temperature, sneezing, headache and body aches are indicative of the flu.

1. The outcome of the vote for CEO was indicative of how the board had shifted their thinking over time.
2. A slump in tax returns is not necessarily indicative of a weakening economy.