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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

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• 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

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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.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Deindex. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/deindex
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