subindex

[suhb-in-deks]

noun

plural

subindexes, subindices 

1. an index to a part or subdivision of a larger category.

2. inferior.

subindex

/ sʌbˈɪndɛks /

noun

1. another word for subscript

2. an index to a subcategory

Word History and Origins

Origin of subindex¹

First recorded in 1920–25; sub- + index

Example Sentences

The production subindex rose to 50.0 in November from 49.7 in October.

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The subindex for total new orders increased to 49.2, compared with October’s 48.8, while new export orders rose to 47.6 in November from 45.9 in October.

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The subindex tracking service activity fell to 49.5 in November, compared with 50.2 in October, as holiday effects faded, the statistics bureau said.

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The construction subindex rose to 49.6 from 49.1, but still in contraction territory amid the country’s prolonged property slump.

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The Toronto stock market’s energy subindex has climbed over 20% since the time Carney took power.

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