Subindex vs. Subscript — What's the Difference?

(Mathematics) A subscript.

A distinguishing character or symbol written directly beneath or next to and slightly below a letter or number.

Pl. sub·in·dic·es or sub·in·dex·es An index of measurement based on relatively few variables, especially a trade index based on the performance of a particular group or type of stocks.

Written beneath.

A subsidiary index, or one that represents a sector of a larger one

(typography) A type of lettering form written lower than the things around it.

(mathematics) A subscript

(programming) An index into an array or hash.

A number or mark placed opposite the lower part of a letter or symbol to distinguish the symbol; thus, a0, b1, c2, xn, have 0, 1, 2, and n as subindices.

To provide with a subscript.

To convert to a subscript form.

To access (an array element) by its index.

Written underneath.

Anything written below.

A character or symbol set or printed or written beneath or slightly below and to the side of another character

Written or printed above and to one side of another character