index

Definition

An alphabetical listing of items and their location.

Etymology

From Latin index (“a discoverer, informer, spy; of things, an indicator, the forefinger, a title, superscription”), from indicō (“point out, show”); see indicate.

Example Sentences

• "The index of a book lists words or expressions and the pages of the book upon which they are to be found."
• "He isn't able to find the index of the book."
• "Tastes are the Indexes of the different Qualities of Plants."

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