index
[ in-deks ]
/ ˈɪn dɛks /
noun, plural in·dex·es, in·di·ces [in-duh-seez] /ˈɪn dəˌsiz/.
verb (used with object)
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appendix index supplement (see synonym study at appendix)Words nearby index
Example sentences from the Web for indexical
The indexical signs participating in these representations are footprints, feathers, bloodstains.
The Civilization of Illiteracy |Mihai Nadin
British Dictionary definitions for indexical (1 of 2)
indexical
/ (ɪnˈdɛksɪkəl) /
adjective
arranged as or relating to an index or indexes
noun
Also: deictic logic linguistics
a term whose reference depends on the context of utterance, such as I, you, here, now, or tomorrow
British Dictionary definitions for indexical (2 of 2)
index
/ (ˈɪndɛks) /
noun plural -dexes or -dices (-dɪˌsiːz)
verb (tr)
Derived forms of index
indexer, noun indexless, adjectiveWord Origin for index
C16: from Latin: pointer, hence forefinger, title, index, from
indicāre to disclose, show; see
indicate
Medical definitions for indexical
index
[ ĭn′dĕks′ ]
n. pl. in•dex•es
A guide, standard, indicator, symbol, or number indicating the relation of one part or thing to another in respect to size, capacity, or function.
A core or mold used to record or maintain the relative position of a tooth or teeth to one another or to a cast.
A guide, usually made of plaster, used to reposition teeth, casts, or parts.
The index finger.
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in′dex′ v.Cultural definitions for indexical
index
An alphabetical list of subjects treated in a book. It usually appears at the end of the book and identifies page numbers on which information about each subject appears.