Yes, it does! The plural form of 'index' is 'indices'. But wait, there's more to it! 🧐
In the English language, most words simply require an 's' or 'es' to become plural. Easy-peasy, right? But then, we've got words like 'index' which originate from Latin. These Latin-derived words often retain their original pluralization rules. In Latin, words ending in 'ex' or 'ix' change to 'ices' for their plural form... hence 'index' becomes 'indices'!
But before you get overwhelmed, here's a little life-hack: English is also pretty flexible. So, while purists might prefer 'indices', 'indexes' is also widely accepted and understood. So, if you're in the middle of a heated Scrabble game or writing a research paper, both 'indices' and 'indexes' can get you points! 🎉 Now, isn't English fascinating?
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