Which to use
“indica” and “indices” are a confusable English pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #34,935
- “indica” frequency rank
- #16,943
- “indices” frequency rank
- 51878
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | indica | indices |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Any of the indica subspecies of the rice, Oryza sativa, which (unlike the japonica or sinica subspecies) are non-sticky and long-grained. | plural of index |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set indica and indices apart are highlighted. They share 5 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. indica (/ˈɪn.dɪ.kə/) and indices (/ˈɪndɪsiːz/) are said differently, so reading them aloud is the quickest way to catch the wrong one. On the page they stay close: they differ by 1 letter(s) in length. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 51878, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
indica is recorded at frequency rank #34,935, classified as anoun, pronounced /ˈɪn.dɪ.kə/. indices is at rank #16,943, tagged as anoun, pronounced /ˈɪndɪsiːz/.
Glosses for this pair are partially populated in our dataset, but the full side-by-side definitions above should still guide you to the right choice.
With a confusion score of 51878, this pair ranks #161,703 of 530,003 scored English confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of indica vs indices
Shared letters: cdin. Private to "indica": a. Private to "indices": es.
"indica" · 6 letters · shape VCCVCV · "indices" · 7 letters · shape VCCVCVC
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "indica" and "indices" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "indica" or "indices"?
Remembering indica vs indices
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Read both glosses above and match the meaning you intend, only context separates this pair.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “indica” entry
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