noun
- the study of manuscripts as physical objects, including their materials, construction, and history
Usage: academic; specialized
Examples
- The professor specialized in codicology, examining medieval manuscripts for clues about their origins.
- Codicology helps scholars determine the age and authenticity of ancient texts.
- Her research in codicology revealed that the manuscript was created in the 12th century.
- The codicology department analyzed the parchment and ink used in the illuminated manuscript.
- Through codicology, researchers can trace how books were made and preserved over centuries.
- The codicology study showed evidence of multiple scribes working on the same document.