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[ in-deks ]
/ ˈɪn dɛks /
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noun, plural in·dex·es, in·di·ces [in-duh-seez]. /ˈɪn dəˌsiz/.
verb (used with object)
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Origin of index

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

OTHER WORDS FROM index

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH index

appendix, index , supplement
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British Dictionary definitions for index

index
/ (ˈɪndɛks) /

noun plural -dexes or -dices (-dɪˌsiːz)
verb (tr)

Derived forms of index

indexer, nounindexless, adjective

Word Origin for index

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

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.

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