Index.htm
/ˈɪn.dɛks/noun
A file name commonly used for the main page of a website.
Did you know?The term 'index' originates from Latin, where it was used to refer to a pointer or a sign, often linked to the act of revealing hidden knowledge or secrets.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
index
“A pointer or sign, often used for revealing or indicating something hidden.”
14th Century
Middle English
index
“A list or catalog that points to information.”
16th Century
Modern Latin
index
“Used in scholarly texts to refer to a systematic arrangement of information.”
20th Century
English
index
“Adopted in computing to refer to a file that serves as a reference point for web pages.”
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