definition of
indicant

[1] #1 indicant n. [indication] something that serves to indicate or suggest; "an indication of foul play"; "indications of strain"; "symptoms are the prime indicants of disease". wn

[2] #2 indicant n. [index, index number, indicator] a number or ratio (a value on a scale of measurement) derived from a series of observed facts; can reveal relative changes as a function of time. wn