Folioing: meaning, definitions and examples
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folioing
[ หfoส.li.oส ]
book context
A folio is a large sheet of paper, often used for printing or binding. It generally refers to a book or manuscript made with sheets of paper that are folded once to create two leaves or four pages. This format was commonly used for the earliest printed books, known as folios.
Synonyms
book, page, publication.
Examples of usage
- The library houses a rare folio of Shakespeare's works.
- This folio contains intricate illustrations from the Renaissance.
- She collected several folios from early American literature.
Translations
Translations of the word "folioing" in other languages:
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๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคจเฅเคธเคฐเคฃ เคเคฐเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช folgend
๐ฎ๐ฉ mengikuti
๐บ๐ฆ ัะปัะดัััะธ
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๐ฏ๐ต ใใฉใญใผใใ
๐ซ๐ท suivant
๐ช๐ธ siguiendo
๐น๐ท izlemek
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฐ๋ฅด๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุชุงุจุนุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ nรกsledujรญcรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ nasledujรบce
๐จ๐ณ ่ท้
๐ธ๐ฎ sledenje
๐ฎ๐ธ fylgja
๐ฐ๐ฟ าาฑะฟัะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ izlษmษ
๐ฒ๐ฝ siguiendo
Etymology
The term 'folio' originates from the Latin word 'folium,' meaning 'leaf.' Through Middle English, it evolved into its current usage, primarily denoting a specific type of book format where a single sheet is folded to create two leaves. This book format was prevalent before the rise of the octavo and quarto formats. Folios played a significant role in the dissemination of literature during the Renaissance, affecting how books were produced and read. Their large pages allowed for greater detail in illustrations and print, making them especially popular for works that needed to showcase text and images effectively. As printing technology advanced, folios were gradually replaced by more compact formats, but they remain a vital part of book history and are still appreciated by collectors and bibliophiles.