subindex

American  

[suhb-in-deks] / sʌbˈɪn dɛks /

noun

plural

subindexes, subindices

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

2. inferior.

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subindex British  

/ sʌbˈɪndɛks /

noun

1. another word for subscript

2. an index to a subcategory

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Etymology

Origin of subindex

First recorded in 1920–25; sub- + index

Example Sentences

The banking subindex of the Stoxx 600 fell around 0.9% in early exchanges, while the broader index traded down 0.8%.

From The Wall Street Journal

Bloomberg’s Precious Metals subindex has risen more than 13% over the past month, and has gained around 5% since the start of the year.

From Barron's

The subindex of employment contracted for a fifth consecutive month, with job shedding accelerating to the fastest pace since September amid cost pressures and restructuring.

From The Wall Street Journal

The subindex of total new orders remained in expansion in November, but the pace of growth slowed compared with the previous month.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Stoxx 600 banking subindex has gained 56% year to date.

From The Wall Street Journal