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What Is the Plural of Index?

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Question: What Is the Plural of Index?
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An index is an alphabetized list of words and expressions you'll find at the end of a book. The purpose of the index is to direct readers to the page where each entry can be found. The word index has two plural forms: indices and indexes.

Tip: pronounce indices IN - duh - sees.

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