Select the sentence containing the homonym of the highlighted word:
The medieval monk copied the codex meticulously.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. The AI engineer optimized the codex for faster computation.
Given word: codex
Meaning in the sentence: A codex refers to an ancient manuscript or book.
Homonym concept: A homonym is a word that has the same spelling or pronunciation but a different meaning.
Correct option explanation: In option 3, codex is used in the sense of computer code or software system, which is a different meaning from the original sentence.
Other options are incorrect because:
In options 1, 2, and 4, codex is used in the same meaning of a manuscript/book.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.