indexing
|in/dex/ing|
B2
/ˈɪnˌdɛksɪŋ/
(index)
list or measure
Etymology
Etymology Information
'index' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'index', where 'in-' meant 'in' and 'dicere' meant 'to say'.
Historical Evolution
'index' changed from the Latin word 'index' and eventually became the modern English word 'index'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a pointer or indicator', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a list or catalog'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
the present participle form of 'index', meaning to arrange or include in an index.
The librarian is indexing the new books.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45