How Do You Spell INDEX?

Pronunciation: [ˈɪndɛks] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "index" can be somewhat confusing due to its irregularities in phonetic transcription. The IPA phonetic transcription for "index" is /ˈɪn.dɛks/. The first syllable, "in", is pronounced as in the word "sin". The second syllable, "dex", is pronounced like "decks" without the "ks" sound. The silent "e" in "dex" may lead some to believe it is pronounced like "decks-eh", but this is not the case. Remembering the correct phonetic transcription and pronunciation will aid in proper spelling.

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INDEX Meaning and Definition

  1. Index (noun):

    1. A list, directory, or catalog containing references or pointers to specific information, usually arranged in alphabetical, numerical, or chronological order, to assist in finding desired details or items. Indexes are commonly found in books, library catalogs, databases, or search engines, allowing users to quickly locate relevant material or resources.

    2. A numerical value or statistic used to indicate changes or trends in a specific area or industry. It serves as a reference point for comparison over time and is often computed based on a formula using multiple variables or data points. For example, stock market indexes like the Dow Jones Industrial Average or S&P 500 provide an overview of the overall performance of a group of stocks.

    3. In mathematics, an index represents the exponent or power to which a number or quantity is raised. It is used in notations like index notation or exponent notation, expressing repeated multiplications of a number by itself. For instance, in the expression 5^3, the number 3 acts as the index, representing the three times 5 is multiplied by itself.

    4. In computer science, an index is a data structure used to optimize the retrieval and search efficiency of information stored in a database or collection. It enables quick access to specific data by organizing and storing key values and pointers to associated records, facilitating faster queries and reducing the need for full scans of data.

  2. 1. The second finger (the thumb being counted as the first), forefinger, or pointing finger. 2. A number denoting the relation, in respect of size, capacity, or function, of one part or thing to another, the latter being usually taken as 1 or 100. 3. A list of subjects, with page references, treated of in a book.

    A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

  3. • That which points out; a table of references; in alg., the indicator of the power of a quantity.
    • To provide with or form a table of references to, as to a book.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of INDEX

The word index originated from Latin, where it was derived from the word indicare. Indicare combines the prefix in (meaning in or to) with the verb dicare (meaning to declare or show). Therefore, the literal meaning of index in Latin is to point out or to show.

Similar spelling words for INDEX

Plural form of INDEX is INDEXES

Conjugate verb Index

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have indexed
you would have indexed
he/she/it would have indexed
we would have indexed
they would have indexed
I would have index
you would have index
he/she/it would have index
we would have index
they would have index

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been indexing
you would have been indexing
he/she/it would have been indexing
we would have been indexing
they would have been indexing

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would index
you would index
he/she/it would index
we would index
they would index

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be indexing
you would be indexing
he/she/it would be indexing
we would be indexing
they would be indexing

FUTURE

I will index
you will index
he/she/it will index
we will index
they will index

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be indexing
you will be indexing
he/she/it will be indexing
we will be indexing
they will be indexing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have indexed
you will have indexed
he/she/it will have indexed
we will have indexed
they will have indexed

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been indexing
you will have been indexing
he/she/it will have been indexing
we will have been indexing
they will have been indexing

IMPERATIVE

you index
we let´s index

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to index

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was indexing
you were indexing
he/she/it was indexing
we were indexing
they were indexing

PAST PARTICIPLE

indexed

PAST PERFECT

I had indexed
you had indexed
he/she/it had indexed
we had indexed
they had indexed

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been indexing
you had been indexing
he/she/it had been indexing
we had been indexing
they had been indexing

PRESENT

I index
you index
he/she/it indexes
we index
they index

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am indexing
you are indexing
he/she/it is indexing
we are indexing
they are indexing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

indexing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have indexed
you have indexed
he/she/it has indexed
we have indexed
they have indexed

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been indexing
you have been indexing
he/she/it has been indexing
we have been indexing
they have been indexing

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it index

SIMPLE PAST

I indexed
you indexed
he/she/it indexed
we indexed
they indexed

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