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cross-index

cross-index

6.8
A note in a book that points to related information in another part
  • noun
  • /ˈkrɔsˌɪndɛks/
translation icon : índice cruzado
  • Using a cross-index made it simpler to navigate the large manual and find relevant sections.

Examples

  • The cross-index in the textbook helped me find related topics easily.

  • She created a detailed cross-index for her research paper to connect different concepts.

  • It would be helpful to maintain a cross-index because some elderly aunts know while others don't.

    Fiction book (1999)

Synonyms

cross-reference
vscross-index
3 4.6

A note in a book that tells you where to find related information

is a specific internal pointer used within a document or book
renvoi
vscross-index
  • Specialized
9.9

A note that points to another part of a text for more information

is narrower focusing on internal references within the main body of a work

How Helpful

cross-index
6.8
index
39 2.7
reference
329 3.2
to mention
∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

cross-index singular
cross-indexes plural

Morphology

cross-index = cross + index (transparent) = cross + index

The noun is a straightforward compound referring to an index entry that points across to related information.

Etymology

Cross-index combines cross ('across') and index ('a list' or 'guide'). A cross-index is a short entry or note that points 'across' the book from one topic to another, helping you find connected information fast.