codex
1 synonym for codex, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A manuscript book, especially an old one, made of bound pages rather than a scroll.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
leaf-book
How to use codex
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
an ancient codex
a medieval codex
the pharmaceutical codex
Etymology
From Latin codex, "tree trunk" or "block of wood" — early writing tablets were made from wood, and the word later came to mean a bound book. It shares a root with "code."
Full origin of codex →Frequently asked questions
What does “codex” mean?
The word “codex” means a manuscript book, especially an old one, made of bound pages rather than a scroll. In plain terms, an old-style bound book, as opposed to a scroll — or, in a specialized sense, an official list of drugs.
How do you pronounce “codex”?
“Codex” is pronounced KOH-dehks (/ˈkoʊdɛks/ in IPA).
How do you use “codex” in a sentence?
Here is “codex” used in a sentence: “The monks preserved the text in a medieval codex.”
What part of speech is “codex”?
“Codex” is a noun.
Where does the word “codex” come from?
The word “codex” comes from Latin. From Latin codex, "tree trunk" or "block of wood" — early writing tablets were made from wood, and the word later came to mean a bound book. It shares a root with "code.".
Is “codex” a common word?
“Codex” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “codex” have?
“Codex” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a manuscript book, especially an old one, made of bound pages rather than a scroll.
