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- [kod-uh-suh l]
- /ˈkɒd ə səl/
- /ˈkəʊ.dɪ.sɪl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kod-uh-suh l]
- /ˈkɒd ə səl/
Definitions of codicil word
- countable noun codicil A codicil is an instruction that is added to a will after the main part of it has been written. 3
- noun codicil a supplement modifying a will or revoking some provision of it 3
- noun codicil an additional provision; appendix 3
- noun codicil an addition to a will, that changes, explains, revokes, or adds provisions 3
- noun codicil an appendix or supplement 3
- noun codicil a supplement to a will, containing an addition, explanation, modification, etc., of something in the will. 1
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Origin of codicil
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English < Late Latin cōdicillus (in Latin, commonly in plural only), equivalent to Latin cōdic- (stem of cōdex) codex + -illus diminutive suffix
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Parts of speech for Codicil
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
codicil popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for codicil
noun codicil
- addition — An addition to something is a thing which is added to it.
- appendix — Your appendix is a small closed tube inside your body which is attached to your digestive system.
- postscript — a paragraph, phrase, etc., added to a letter that has already been concluded and signed by the writer.
- supplement — something added to complete a thing, supply a deficiency, or reinforce or extend a whole.
- addendum — An addendum is an additional section at the end of a book or document.
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