Index
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɪndɛks/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Index is a noun meaning An alphabetical listing of items and their location.
Meaning
An alphabetical listing of items and their location.
More Meanings
- The index finger; the forefinger.
- A movable finger on a gauge, scale, etc.
- (typography) A symbol resembling a pointing hand, used to direct particular attention to a note or paragraph.
- That which points out; that which shows, indicates, manifests, or discloses.
- A sign; an indication; a token.
- (economics) A single number calculated from an array of prices or of quantities.
- (linguistics) A type of noun where the meaning of the form changes with respect to the context; e.g., 'Today's newspaper' is an indexical form since its referent will differ depending on the context. See also icon and symbol.
Example Sentences
The index of 2ℤ in ℤ is 2.
He isn't able to find the index of the book.
Tastes are the Indexes of the different Qualities of Plants.
Among the gravity indexes is the severance of diplomatic relations.
Word Forms
- indexes
- indices
- index's
- indexing
- indexed
Synonyms for index
Depending on context, synonyms include arrow-finger, demonstrator, forefinger, lickpot, pointer, pointling.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include indicator, indicant, exponent, power, forefinger, chapter.
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