sextodecimo
sex
ˌsɛk
sek
tode
stoʊd
stowd
ci
ˈsɪ
si
mo
moʊ
mow
British pronunciation
/sˌɛkstəʊdsˈɪməʊ/

Definition & Meaning of "sextodecimo"in English

Sextodecimo
01

a book size that results from folding each printed sheet into 16 leaves (32 pages)

What is "sextodecimo"?

Sextodecimo is a book format created by folding a sheet of paper four times, resulting in sixteen leaves or thirty-two pages per sheet. This format produces a small book, with typical dimensions around 4.5 inches by 6.75 inches, which is approximately 115 mm by 170 mm. It is often used for compact books such as novels, religious texts, and pocket-sized publications.

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