lex·i·con
– noun
1. a wordbook or dictionary.
2. the vocabulary of a particular language, field, social class, person, etc.
3. inventory or record.
4. a. the total inventory of morphemes in a given language.
b. the inventory of base morphemes plus their combinations with derivational morphemes.
in·dex
– noun
1. a more or less detailed alphabetical listing of names, places, and topics along with the numbers of the pages on which they are mentioned or discussed, usually included in or constituting the back matter.
2. a sequential arrangement of material, esp. in alphabetical or numerical order.
3. something used or serving to point out; a sign, token, or indication.
4. something that directs attention to some fact, condition, etc.; a guiding principle.
5. a pointer or indicator.
6. a. a value that identifies and is used to locate a particular element within a data array or table.
b. a reference table that contains the keys or references needed to address data items.
7. the forefinger.
8. a number or formula expressing some property, ratio, etc., of something indicated.
9. any list of forbidden or otherwise restricted material deemed morally or politically harmful by authorities.
10. a. a table of contents.
b. a preface or prologue.
– verb
11. to serve to indicate.