index

Latin

noun
Definitions
  • A pointer, indicator.
  • The index finger, forefinger.
  • (of books) An index, list, catalogue, table, summary, digest.
  • (of books) A title, superscription.
  • A sign, indication, proof, mark, token, index.
  • An informer, discoverer, director, talebearer, guide, witness, betrayer, spy.
  • (of paintings or statues) An inscription.

Etymology

Root from Proto-Indo-European *deyḱ- (point out, show, point, teach, instruct).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*deyḱ-

Gloss

point out, show, point, teach, instruct

Concept
Semantic Field

Sense perception

Ontological Category

Action/Process

Kanji

教

Emoji

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