over-index

o·ver-in·dex

O o

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [oh-ver in-deks]
- /ˈoʊ vər ˈɪn dɛks/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [oh-ver in-deks]
- /ˈoʊ vər ˈɪn dɛks/

Definitions of over-index word

noun plural over-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. 1
noun plural over-index a sequential arrangement of material, especially in alphabetical or numerical order. 1
noun plural over-index something used or serving to point out; a sign, token, or indication: a true index of his character. 1
noun plural over-index something that directs attention to some fact, condition, etc.; a guiding principle. 1
noun plural over-index a pointer or indicator in a scientific instrument. 1
noun plural over-index a piece of wood, metal, or the like, serving as a pointer or indicator. 1

See all 25 definitions of over-index

Information block about the term

Origin of over-index

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

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Over-index

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Over-index

over-index popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% 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".