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logarithm vs index

index vs logarithm

logarithm and index both are nouns.

logarithm is not a verb while index is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
logarithm Yes No No No
index Yes No Yes No
As nouns, index is a hypernym of logarithm; that is, index is a word with a broader meaning than logarithm:
  • logarithm: the exponent required to produce a given number
  • index: a mathematical notation indicating the number of times a quantity is multiplied by itself
Other hypernyms of logarithm include exponent, power.
logarithm (noun) index (noun)
the exponent required to produce a given number 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
logarithm (verb) index (verb)
adjust through indexation
provide with an index
list in an index
Difference between logarithm and index

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