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Definition of codex

codex

/ˈkoʊ.dɛks/
co · dex
Plural:codices
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• noun

1

An ancient manuscript text in book form, typically constructed of vellum, papyrus, or paper, bound together with pages facing one another, as opposed to a continuous scroll.

Example

"The researchers delicately turned the fragile parchment pages of the medieval codex to study its vibrant illuminated margins."

2

An official list, register, or compendium of laws, rules, or medicinal preparations.

Example

"The international pharmaceutical codex sets standard regulations and formulas for compounding prescription medications."

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• Nearby Words

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codeveloper
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Word Origin & Etymology

From Latin 'codex', earlier 'caudex', meaning 'tree trunk' or 'block of wood'. This originally referred to wooden writing tablets coated with wax and bound together, which eventually evolved into the modern bound book format.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Codex. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/codex
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