What is another word for Sextodecimo?

Pronunciation: [sˌɛkstə͡ʊdsˈɪmə͡ʊ] (IPA)

Sextodecimo is a term originally used to describe a book that is made by folding a sheet of paper into 16 smaller pages. However, it can also refer to the size of the book itself, which is approximately 4 inches by 6 inches. Some synonyms for sextodecimo include 16mo, 16°, and sixteenmo. These terms are used interchangeably with sextodecimo to describe the size of a book, or to indicate that the book has been made using the sextodecimo folding method. Other terms used to describe book sizes include folio, quarto, octavo, and duodecimo. Understanding these size terminologies can be useful for book collectors and enthusiasts.

What are the hypernyms for Sextodecimo?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    book size, book format, octavo size, Size of printed material.

Usage examples for Sextodecimo

He published, too, as did also Simon de Colines, many very pretty little editions of Latin classics in Sextodecimo, some in italics, others in roman type, thus carrying a step further the triumphant march of the small book, which Aldus had only taken as far as octavos.
"Fine Books"
Alfred W. Pollard

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