codicology

noun

co·​di·​col·​o·​gy ˌkō-də-ˈkä-lə-jē 

ˌkä-

: the study of manuscripts as cultural artifacts for historical purposes

codicological

ˌkō-də-kə-ˈlä-ji-kəl 

ˌkä-

adjective

Word History

Etymology

Latin codic-, codex + -o- + English -logy

First Known Use

1953, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for codicology

• aetiology
• anthropology
• archaeology
• archeology
• audiology
• cardiology
• climatology
• cohomology
• cosmetology
• criminology
• demonology
• dermatology