index

[ in-deks ]
/ ˈɪn dɛks /

noun, plural in·dex·es, in·di·ces [in-duh-seez] /ˈɪn dəˌsiz/.

verb (used with object)

Origin of index

1350–1400; Middle English < Latin: informer, pointer, equivalent to in- in-2 + -dec- (combining form of dic-, show, declare, indicate; akin to teach) + -s nominative singular ending

OTHER WORDS FROM index

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH index

appendix index supplement (see synonym study at appendix)

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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, adjective

Word Origin for index

C16: from Latin: pointer, hence forefinger, title, index, from indicāre to disclose, show; see indicate

Medical definitions for indexical

index
[ ĭndĕks′ ]

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.

Other words from index

index′ 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.