In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
indexical
(adjective) of or relating to or serving as an index
Source: WordNet® 3.1
indexical (comparative more indexical, superlative most indexical)
Of, pertaining to, or like, an index; having the form of an index.
(linguistics, philosophy) Having the character of pointing to, or indicating, a particular state of affairs.
• Nouns to which "indexical" is often applied: expression, sign, reference.
indexical (plural indexicals)
(linguistics, philosophy) An indexical statement.
Source: Wiktionary
In*dex"ic*al, a.
Definition: Of, pertaining to, or like, an index; having the form of an index.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
27 November 2024
(adjective) causing or able to cause nausea; “a nauseating smell”; “nauseous offal”; “a sickening stench”
In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.