index
|in-dex|
B1
/ˈɪn.dɛks/
list or measure
Etymology
Etymology Information
'index' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'index,' where 'in-' meant 'in' and 'dicere' meant 'to say.'
Historical Evolution
'index' changed from the Latin word 'index' and eventually became the modern English word 'index'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a pointer or indicator,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a list or measure.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an alphabetical list of names, subjects, etc., with references to the places where they occur, typically found at the end of a book.
The book includes a comprehensive index.
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Noun 2
a sign or measure of something.
The index of economic growth is promising.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40