unindexed
Definition
- Adjective:
- Not included in an index: "unindexed" describes a book, document, or dataset that lacks an index or whose contents have not been systematically listed in an index.
- Not recorded in a searchable system: In computing or databases, "unindexed" refers to data that has not been cataloged or organized for efficient retrieval.
Usage Examples
- (These journals have no index or are not listed in a catalog.)
- (The data had no index to speed up searching.)
- (The manuscript lacked a table of contents or subject index.)
Advanced Usage
"unindexed data": In data science, this refers to information stored without a structured index, often leading to slower retrieval.
- The unindexed dataset required a full scan to find relevant records. (The data had no index, so every entry had to be examined.)
"unindexed book": A book that does not have an index at the back, common in older or informal publications.
- The rare pamphlet was unindexed, so researchers had to create their own reference list. (The pamphlet lacked an index.)
Variants and Related Words
Index (n): a list of names, subjects, or items in a book or database, usually arranged alphabetically.
- The index at the back of the textbook helped me find the chapter on grammar. (The alphabetical list guided me to the correct page.)
Indexed (adj): having an index; organized with a searchable list.
- The indexed journal made it easy to locate articles by author. (The journal had a systematic index.)
Reindex (v): to create or update an index for a collection.
- The librarian had to reindex the entire catalog after the system crashed. (The index was rebuilt from scratch.)
Synonyms
- Uncataloged: not listed in a catalog or systematic record.
- Unlisted: not included in a list or index.
- Unorganized: lacking a structured arrangement for easy reference.
Related Idioms
- (No common idioms directly use "unindexed"; the word is primarily technical.)
Phrasal Verbs
- (No phrasal verbs are associated with "unindexed" as it is an adjective.)