Definition of index

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Index (n.) A table for facilitating reference to topics, names, and the like, in a book; -- usually alphabetical in arrangement, and printed at the end of the volume..

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Index :: Index (n.) A prologue indicating what follows.
Indexer :: Indexer (n.) One who makes an index.
Concordance :: Concordance (n.) A topical index or orderly analysis of the contents of a book.
Ablution :: Ablution (n.) A small quantity of wine and water, which is used to wash the priest's thumb and index finger after the communion, and which then, as perhaps containing portions of the consecrated elements, is drunk by the priest..
Indexical :: Indexical (a.) Of, pertaining to, or like, an index; having the form of an index..
Quadrant :: Quadrant (n.) An instrument for measuring altitudes, variously constructed and mounted for different specific uses in astronomy, surveying, gunnery, etc., consisting commonly of a graduated arc of 90ยก, with an index or vernier, and either plain or telescopic sights, and usually having a plumb line or spirit level for fixing the vertical or horizontal direction..
Hygrodeik :: Hygrodeik (n.) A form of hygrometer having wet and dry bulb thermometers, with an adjustable index showing directly the percentage of moisture in the air, etc..
Index :: Index (n.) That which points out; that which shows, indicates, manifests, or discloses..
Gnomon :: Gnomon (n.) The index of the hour circle of a globe.
Stigma :: Stigma (v. t.) A point so connected by any law whatever with another point, called an index, that as the index moves in any manner in a plane the first point or stigma moves in a determinate way in the same plane..
Forefinger :: Forefinger (n.) The finger next to the thumb; the index.
Index :: Index (n.) A table for facilitating reference to topics, names, and the like, in a book; -- usually alphabetical in arrangement, and printed at the end of the volume..
Traverser :: Traverser (n.) One who, or that which, traverses, or moves, as an index on a scale, and the like..
Index :: Index (n.) The second digit, that next pollex, in the manus, or hand; the forefinger; index finger..
Microseme :: Microseme (a.) Having the orbital index relatively small; having the orbits broad transversely; -- opposed to megaseme.
Indexing :: Indexing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Inde.
Index :: Index (n.) The figure or letter which shows the power or root of a quantity; the exponent.
Hand :: Hand (n.) An index or pointer on a dial; as, the hour or minute hand of a clock..
Megaseme :: Megaseme (a.) Having the orbital index relatively large; having the orbits narrow transversely; -- opposed to microseme.
Indice :: Indice (n.) Index; indication.
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