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indices

in·di·ces
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [in-duh-seez]
    • /ˈɪn dəˌsiz/
    • /ˈɪn.dɪ.siːz/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in-duh-seez]
    • /ˈɪn dəˌsiz/

Definitions of indices word

  • noun indices a plural of index. 1
  • noun plural indices (in a nonfiction book, monograph, etc.) a more or less detailed alphabetical listing of names, places, and topics along with the numbers of the pages on which they are mentioned or discussed, usually included in or constituting the back matter. 1
  • noun plural indices a sequential arrangement of material, especially in alphabetical or numerical order. 1
  • noun plural indices something used or serving to point out; a sign, token, or indication: a true index of his character. 1
  • noun plural indices something that directs attention to some fact, condition, etc.; a guiding principle. 1
  • noun plural indices a pointer or indicator in a scientific instrument. 1
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Origin of indices

First appearance:

before 1350
One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Latin: informer, pointer, equivalent to in- in-2 + -dec- (combining form of dic-, show, declare, indicate; akin to teach) + -s nominative singular ending

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Parts of speech for Indices

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Indices

indices popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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  • index

    (in a nonfiction book, monograph, etc.) a more or less detailed alphabetical listing of names, places, and topics along with the numbers of the pages on which they are mentioned or discussed, usually included in or constituting the back matter.
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