indexical vs index

indexical is not a noun while index is a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
indexical	No	Yes	No	No
index	Yes	No	Yes	No

indexical (noun)	index (noun)
	the finger next to the thumb
	an alphabetical listing of names and topics along with page numbers where they are discussed
	a number or ratio (a value on a scale of measurement) derived from a series of observed facts; can reveal relative changes as a function of time
	a mathematical notation indicating the number of times a quantity is multiplied by itself
	a numerical scale used to compare variables with one another or with some reference number

indexical (adjective)	index (adjective)
of or relating to or serving as an index