codify
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/ˈkoʊ.dɪ.faɪ/
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/ˈkəʊ.dɪ.faɪ/
systematic arrangement
Etymology
Etymology Information
'codify' originates from the French word 'codifier', which is derived from the Latin 'codex', meaning 'book'.
Historical Evolution
'codifier' transformed into the English word 'codify' in the 19th century.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make a book of laws', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to arrange systematically'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to arrange laws or rules into a systematic code.
The government decided to codify the new regulations.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45