Word: indexical
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: in
dex
i
cal
Definition: Having the character of pointing to, or indicating, a particular state of affairs.
Morphemes:
Affix: index
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To be indexical for (some situation or state of affairs); to indicate.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: in
Language: la
Decoded: in
Meaning: in, at, on; into
Affix: dicō
Language: la
Decoded: dico
Meaning: indicate; dedicate; set apart
Affix: -ical
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adjectives from nouns with the meaning "of or pertaining to"; adjectival suffix appended to various words, often nouns, to make an adjective form. Often added to words of Greek or Latin origin, but used with other words also.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -icus
Language: la
Decoded: -icus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: belonging to