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codices


Meanings
  • A collection of manuscripts, particularly those written on parchment or papyrus, that were bound together for preservation and study.

    - "The ancient library contained numerous codices, including religious texts and historical records."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with codices
codifies , codesigns , encodes
Homophones
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  1. codes

  2. coeds

  3. cody


Variants
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codex , codices
Forms
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There are various forms of codices, depending on their size, shape, and the materials used to create them. Some common forms of codices include the following:, {"text"=>"1. Quirinal codices: These are small, portable codices that were often used for personal study or record-keeping. They were named after the Quirinal Hill in Rome, where many such codices were discovered in the 18th century.", "part_of_speech"=>"", "examples"=>["The Quirinal codices contained some of the earliest known examples of Latin writing, dating back to the 1st or 2nd century AD."]}


Etymology
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The term 'codices' comes from the Latin word 'codicis', which means 'scroll' or 'book'. However, unlike scrolls, which were usually rolled up and secured with clips or ties, codices were bound together with thread or other materials, creating a more durable and portable form of manuscript.


Trivia
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  1. Did you know that the Quirinal codices contain some of the earliest known examples of Latin writing? Or that the ancient Egyptian library of Alexandria was one of the largest and most famous libraries in the ancient world, containing hundreds of thousands of scrolls, manuscripts, and other documents on a wide range of subjects, including philosophy, mathematics, astronomy, history, literature, and art?


Related Concepts
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  1. Manuscript: A manuscript is a handwritten or typewritten document that has been produced for various purposes, such as record-keeping, literature, art, or religion. Manuscripts can be written on various materials, such as parchment, papyrus, vellum, or even wood, metal, or other materials. Manuscripts have been an important part of human history, as they have preserved and transmitted valuable information, knowledge, and culture from one generation to another, and from one part of the world to another.

  2. Library: A library is a collection of books, manuscripts, documents, maps, prints, photographs, microfilms, digital files, audio recordings, video recordings, and other materials that have been acquired for the purpose of preserving, sharing, and making accessible the valuable information, knowledge, and culture that they contain. Libraries are important institutions that have been an integral part of human civilization since ancient times. They have played a vital role in the development of human knowledge, culture, and society, and have provided valuable services and resources to individuals, communities, and organizations.


Culture
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Codices have played an important role in various cultures throughout history. In ancient Egypt, for example, the dead were often buried with codices, which contained religious texts and spells that were believed to help the deceased in the afterlife.

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