Index
/ˈɪn.dɛks/noun
A list or catalog of items, often organized in a systematic way.
Did you know?The word 'Index' traces back to ancient rituals, where it referred to a pointer used to reveal secrets or summon powers.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
index
“a pointer or indicator, often related to signs or indications of something.”
Old French
Old French
indice
“a sign or indication, often with connotations of revealing knowledge.”
14th Century
Middle English
index
“a list or catalog, implying a systematic organization of knowledge.”
Modern English
English
index
“a systematic guide or catalog, retaining the notion of pointing to information.”