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Definition of deindex

deindex

/diːˈɪn.dɛks/
de · in · dex
Past Simple:deindexed
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Past Participle:deindexed
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Present Participle:deindexing
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deindex Lexical Profile

deindex Game Scores & Validity

• verb

1

To remove a document, webpage, or data entry from a searchable index or database.

Example

"The search engine decided to deindex the website after discovering it contained malicious software and spam."

2

To stop adjusting a financial value, such as a wage, tax bracket, or pension, according to a price index or inflation rate.

Example

"The government proposed to deindex welfare benefits in order to reduce federal spending during the economic downturn."

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• Rhymes for deindex

• Nearby Words

deicer
deification
deify
deindex
deinstall
deinstallation
deism

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 20th century by attaching the prefix 'de-' (reversal or removal) to the verb 'index'. It gained prominent usage with the advent of search engines and digital databases.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Deindex. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/deindex
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