Index
/ˈɪn.dɛks/noun
An alphabetical list of names, subjects, or titles with references to the places where they occur.
Did you know?The word 'index' derives from a root meaning 'to point out', hinting at its role in guiding seekers to knowledge, almost like a magical map!
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*deik-
“to show, to point out.”
Latin
Latin
index
“one who points out; a sign, an indicator.”
Old French
Old French
index
“a point of reference or guide.”
Middle English
Middle English
index
“an alphabetical list or catalog.”
Modern English
English
index
“a systematic list of topics or references.”