What does CODAS mean?

Definition of Codas

Parts of Speech: Noun

Definition: Plural form of coda. A concluding event, remark, or section. The final section of a musical composition. A syllable or series of syllables at the end of a word that serves as a phonetic or rhythmic closure to the word.

Pronunciations: US: /ˈkoʊdəz/, UK: /ˈkəʊdəz/

Origin and Usage: The word coda comes from Italian and means "tail." It has been used in music since the 18th century to describe the concluding section of a musical composition. In linguistics, a coda is a syllable or series of syllables at the end of a word that provides a phonetic or rhythmic closure to the word. The plural form of coda is codas.

Synonyms: Conclusion, Ending, Finale, Epilogue, Afterword

Related Words: Coded, Codec, Codes, Codex, Cody

Example Sentences:

• The coda of the symphony was a beautiful and moving finale.
• She added a coda to her speech, thanking everyone for their hard work and dedication.
• The word "cat" has a coda of "t."