Synonyms & related words for codicil

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of codicil — including addendum, testament, bequest, bequeathal, appendix. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to codicil

Explore words related to codicil — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include codicillary, testator, testamentary, testatrix, addenda, testate, nuncupative, fideicommissary. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for codicil

Common synonyms for codicil include addendum, testament, bequest, bequeathal, appendix — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does codicil come from?

The word codicil breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root cod-, from Latin caudex (“tree trunk, block of wood”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.