code — a system of rules or principles
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a system of rules or principles
Pronunciation (IPA): /koʊd/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother tried to code, but she kept typing recipes instead of JavaScript.
- The secret code for the meeting is 'pizza party'.
- Every profession has its own code of ethics.
code
NOUN[/koʊd/]
a system of rules or principles
The judge references the legal code during the court proceeding
Build the road with code, to carry any load!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'codex', originally meaning a wooden tablet or block. In ancient Rome, laws and regulations were inscribed on wooden tablets, and this term gradually evolved to denote a systematic body of rules or regulations, later extending to mean a cipher or system of signals.
Breakdown
Latin 'codex' (wooden tablet, legal compilation) → English 'code' (system of rules, cipher). The semantic shift reflects the progression from physical writing surface to abstract system of rules.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother tried to code, but she kept typing recipes instead of JavaScript.”
“The secret code for the meeting is 'pizza party'.”
“Every profession has its own code of ethics.”
“I forgot my WiFi password code again!”
“Learning to code opened up new career opportunities for him.”
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