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For example, laypeople and lawmakers across cultures and over centuries generally agree that the index finger is more valuable than the ring finger, and that one eye is more valuable than one ear.
—Daniel Sznycer, The Conversation, 10 Jan. 2025
To practice, hold one hand steady and using the thumb of that hand, tap the pad of each finger in sequence: index finger, middle finger, ring finger, pinky and back again.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Beatrice herself was more positive, despite her missing right index finger.
—Brian Otieno, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025
The gloves also have thumb and index finger pads that are compatible with smartphones.
—Melony Forcier, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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First Known Use
1849, in the meaning defined above
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“Index finger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/index%20finger. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
Kids Definition
index finger
noun
: the finger next to the thumb
Medical Definition
index finger
noun
: the finger next to the thumb
called also forefinger
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