INDEXICAL

indexical

(adjective) of or relating to or serving as an index

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Adjective

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.

Usage notes

• Nouns to which "indexical" is often applied: expression, sign, reference.

Noun

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