Codex

Pronunciation: /ˈkoʊˌdɛks/

Definitions of codex

noun a code or cipher

Example Sentences

A1 A codex is a type of book with pages that are bound together.

A2 In ancient times, the codex replaced the scroll as the preferred format for books.

B1 The codex format allowed for easier navigation and organization of written content.

B2 Scholars study ancient codices to learn about historical texts and cultures.

C1 The discovery of a new codex containing lost works of literature is a significant find.

C2 The conservation of fragile codices requires specialized skills and techniques.

Examples of codex in a Sentence

formal The codex contained ancient manuscripts dating back to the Middle Ages.

informal I found this old codex in the library that looks really interesting.

slang Check out this cool codex I stumbled upon while cleaning out the attic.

figurative The codex of life is filled with chapters of joy and sorrow.

Grammatical Forms of codex

• past tense: codexed
• plural: codices
• comparative: more codex
• superlative: most codex
• present tense: codex
• future tense: will codex
• perfect tense: have codexed
• continuous tense: is codexing
• singular: codex
• positive degree: codex
• infinitive: to codex
• gerund: codexing
• participle: codexed

Origin and Evolution of codex

First Known Use: 0004 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'codex' originated from the Latin word 'caudex', which referred to a block of wood or a book made of wooden tablets.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'codex' evolved to specifically refer to a manuscript book with pages bound together, as opposed to scrolls. It eventually became the standard format for books in the Western world.