index

Meanings

• noun

  A number or letter indicating position in a series, list, or sequence.

  - "The index of a book is located at the beginning."
  - "The first item on the list is numbered as index 1."

• noun

  A reference point or starting place.

  - "The index finger is used as an index when pointing."
  - "The starting index for a loop in programming."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɪndɛks/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

manicule

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Variants

List of all variants of index that leads to same result
Index , index , indexes , indices , indexed , indexer , indexers , indexing , index case , index cases , forefinger , index finger , index fingers , index fossil , index fossils , index number , index numbers , index of refraction , index patient , index patients , index card

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'index' meaning 'pointer' or 'marker'.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The index finger on each hand is also known as the 'index finger' or 'pointer finger'.

2. In mathematics, the index of a matrix is a measure of its size or dimension.

3. The term 'index' is also used in music to refer to the key signature of a piece.

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Related Concepts

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1. Index card: A small rectangular piece of paper used to record information, often used for organizing data or ideas.

2. Index number: A statistical measure used to compare the relative performance of two or more economic indicators over time.

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Culture

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In literature, an index is a list of subjects or topics in a book, usually located at the end. It helps readers find specific information quickly.

How to Memorize "index"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a book with an index at the end. Visualize yourself flipping through the pages and finding the information you need.
   - Visualize a pointer or index finger pointing to a specific item in a list.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'index' with the idea of a reference point or starting place.
   - Associate the word 'index' with the idea of finding information quickly.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: 'I Am A Pointer' or 'Index: Initial Position In Sequence'.

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