What is another word for codicology?
Pronunciation: [kˌɒdɪkˈɒləd͡ʒi] (IPA) 
Codicology refers to the study of manuscripts, their physical characteristics, and their historical contexts. Synonyms for codicology could include manuscript studies, manuscript culture, book history, or manuscript analysis. These terms all encompass the interdisciplinary study of historical texts, manuscripts, and the processes through which they were produced, transmitted, and received over time. The study of codicology can reveal important information about the cultures and societies that created and preserved these manuscripts, as well as insights into the development of writing and literary practices. Key components of codicology include paleography, the study of handwriting, and codicological analysis, which focuses on the physical features of manuscripts such as binding, paper quality, and ink.
