Folioed: meaning, definitions and examples

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folioed

 

[ ˈfoʊliˌoʊd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

book terminology

The term 'folioed' refers to a specific format or style of binding pages within a book or manuscript. Typically, it describes books that are made up of folios, which are sheets of paper folded in half, creating four pages. This format is often used for larger books or publications. The folio format allows for the inclusion of larger illustrations and clearer text, making it popular in art books and academic materials.

Synonyms

book format, folio, large format

Examples of usage

  • The folioed edition showcased stunning illustrations.
  • Many historians prefer folioed texts for accurate citations.
  • The library has an extensive collection of folioed manuscripts.

Translations

Translations of the word "folioed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 folheado

🇮🇳 पन्ना

🇩🇪 blättrig

🇮🇩 berlembar-lembar

🇺🇦 аркушний

🇵🇱 kartkowy

🇯🇵 ページ付き

🇫🇷 feuilleté

🇪🇸 hojeado

🇹🇷 sayfalı

🇰🇷 페이지가 있는

🇸🇦 مجلد

🇨🇿 listový

🇸🇰 stranový

🇨🇳 有页的

🇸🇮 stranast

🇮🇸 blöð

🇰🇿 парақталған

🇬🇪 გვერდიანი

🇦🇿 səhifəli

🇲🇽 paginado

Etymology

The term 'folio' originates from the Latin word 'folium', meaning 'leaf'. It evolved through Old French as 'foliot' before being adopted into English during the Middle Ages. In its literary and bibliographic context, a folio refers to a single sheet of paper folded once, creating four pages. Over centuries, books have been categorized by size and format, with folio being one of the principal classifications. Folioed texts gained prominence due to their suitability for large illustrations and scholarly works, often becoming prestigious items in libraries and collections. The distinction between folio, quarto, and octavo formats continues to be relevant in the world of book publishing and collecting.