Definition

A term used in fencing to refer to a specific type of movement or position, and in printing, it refers to the left-hand pages of a book, which are opposite to the right-hand pages.

Example

The reverso in the book was beautifully illustrated, contrasting with the recto page.

Conversation

Did you know that the left-hand pages in a book are called reverso?

Really? I had no idea there was a specific term for that!

Yeah, it's interesting how many terms we don't know about printing.

Absolutely! I love learning new vocabulary like this.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Reverso is derived from "re-" (meaning again) and "vertere" (meaning to turn). The word refers to the act of turning something back or in the opposite direction.

Memory Tip

Think of 'turning back' ('vertere') again ('re-') — that's why reverso means to turn something back.

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