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Definition of «codex»

A codex is a collection of written, typed or printed sheets that are bound together to create a book. The term comes from the Latin word for "block of wood," as ancient books were originally written on wooden tablets before being transferred to papyrus scrolls and eventually to modern paper-based codices.

Usage examples

  1. The archaeologist discovered a codex containing ancient Mayan texts.
  2. The professor referred to a codex written in Latin during the lecture.
  3. The Vatican houses one of the most famous codices in the world, the Codex Vaticanus.
  4. The codex found in the tomb of a pharaoh shed light on the religious practices of ancient Egypt.
  5. The museum displayed a beautifully illustrated codex from the Renaissance period.
  6. The researchers analyzed the codex meticulously, deciphering its symbols and decoding its hidden messages.
  7. Many scholars believe that the lost codex, rumored to contain secret knowledge, is still waiting to be discovered.

Phrases with «codex»

Sentences with «codex»

  • It sets out the two and only appropriate roles for the baby feeding industry: full compliance with the International Code and Resolutions and meeting standards of Codex Alimentarius (babymilkaction.org)
  • At the Winter Institute 11 education session «Overall Trends in Book Retailing,» on Monday, January 25, Peter Hildick - Smith, founder and CEO of Codex Group, and Kristen McLean, the director of new business development at Nielsen Book, presented their latest data on trends in U.S. book retail. (bookweb.org)
  • The labelling and composition (specifically sugar level and age of use) of baby foods must be in line with WHO recommendationsThe Commission has been asked to deal with high sugar levels in baby foods since 2006, when it joined forces with the US in opposition to Thailand's proposal at Codex Alimentarius. (babymilkaction.org)
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