Index.html
/ˈɪndɛks/ˈeɪtʃˈtɛmˌɛl/noun
A file commonly used as the default page for a website.
Did you know?The term 'index' originally referred to a pointer or indicator, hinting at a deeper connection to knowledge and enlightenment throughout history.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
index
“A pointer or indicator; something that directs attention.”
Late Middle Ages
Medieval Latin
index
“A list or catalog, often associated with knowledge and learning.”
16th Century
English
index
“A guide to books or documents, symbolizing the search for information.”
20th Century
English
index.html
“The standard default document for web pages, signifying the entry point to digital realms.”
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