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subindex

subindex noun: a subsidiary index, or one that represents a sector of a larger one.

Noun

subindex (plural subindexes or subindices)

  1. A subsidiary index, or one that represents a sector of a larger one
  2. A subscript

Forms of subindex

pluralsubindexes
pluralsubindices

Origin of subindex

From sub- + index.

Questions about subindex

What does subindex mean?
Subindex means a subsidiary index, or one that represents a sector of a larger one.
What part of speech is subindex?
Subindex is a noun.
What is the plural of subindex?
The plural of subindex is subindexes.

Words near subindex in the dictionary

  1. subincisions
  2. subincomplete
  3. subincumbent
  4. subincusation
  5. subincusations
  6. subindex
  7. subindexed
  8. subindexes
  9. subindicate
  10. subindicated
  11. subindicates

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