Definition

A type of book size that is made up of pages folded into sixteenths, resulting in a smaller format.

Example

The library has a collection of rare sextodecimo books.

Conversation

Have you ever seen a book formatted in sextodecimo size?

No, I haven't! What does that even mean?

It's when the pages are folded to create smaller sizes, like really compact books.

That sounds interesting! I’d love to check one out.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Sextodecimo → It is formed from "sexto-" (from Latin "sextus", meaning sixth) and "decimo" (from Latin "decimus", meaning tenth). The word refers to the sixteenth in a series, specifically in the context of book sizes or page numbering.

Memory Tip

Think of 'sixth' ('sexto-') and 'tenth' ('decimo') to remember that 'sextodecimo' means the sixteenth in a sequence.

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