sextodecimo
- adjective
- /ˌsɛkstəˈdɛsɪmoʊ/
- Archaic
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sextodecimo
- The rare book dealer displayed a sextodecimo edition from the eighteenth century.
Examples
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Collectors often seek out sextodecimo volumes for their compact size and unique binding.
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I found a sextodecimo edition of Shakespeare's plays.
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She found a beautifully illustrated sextodecimo that fit perfectly in her travel bag.
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The rare book was published in a sextodecimo format.
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The rare book dealer displayed a sextodecimo edition from the eighteenth century.
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Collectors often seek out sextodecimo volumes for their compact size and unique binding.
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She found a beautifully illustrated sextodecimo that fit perfectly in her travel bag.
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Etymology
Sextodecimo comes from Latin parts sexto- and decimo- that together mean 'sixteenth', like the number 'sixteen'. So the word describes a book or edition made by folding a sheet into sixteen leaves, which is why it means a small, compact format.