duodecimo
- adjective
- /ˌduːəˈdɛsɪmoʊ/
- Specialized
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duodecimo
- Many nineteenth-century novels were published in duodecimo format to make them more affordable.
Examples
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She found a duodecimo volume of poetry that fit perfectly in her handbag.
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This rare book is published in duodecimo format.
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The rare book collector prized the duodecimo edition for its compact size and elegant binding.
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The duodecimo edition of the novel is quite popular.
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The rare book collector prized the duodecimo edition for its compact size and elegant binding.
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She found a duodecimo volume of poetry that fit perfectly in her handbag.
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Many nineteenth-century novels were published in duodecimo format to make them more affordable.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Duodecimo comes from the Latin duodecim meaning 'twelve', like a 'dozen', and originally meant 'twelfth' when a sheet of paper was folded into twelve parts. So duodecimo describes a small book size made by folding paper this way.
