Meaning & Definition of word "Quarto"
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Quarto
/ˈkwɔːr.təʊ/
noun:
- 1. A book or other publication produced in a format that is made by folding a sheet of paper twice to produce four leaves, or eight pages.
- Example: The rare quarto edition of Shakespeare's plays is highly sought after by collectors.
- 2. The size of a book or paper that is approximately 9.5 by 12 inches (24 by 30 cm).
- Example: She preferred to read from quarto-sized books for their larger print.
- 3. A term used to refer to a printed sheet of paper folded into four pages.
- Example: The quarto sheets were stacked and bound to create the final volume.
Etymology
From Latin 'quartus', meaning 'fourth'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
quarto edition:
A version of a book that is printed in the quarto format.
quarto size:
Refers to the dimensions of a book that has been made from folding sheets into four.
Related Words
folio:
A book made from sheets of paper folded in half, producing two leaves.
octavo:
A book or page size obtained by folding a sheet of paper into eight leaves.