Quarto: meaning, definitions and examples

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quarto

 

[ หˆkwษ”หtษ™สŠ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

book size

A quarto is a book size that is approximately 9 x 12 inches, or one-fourth the size of a standard sheet of paper.

Synonyms

duodecimo, folio, octavo

Examples of usage

  • The novel was published in quarto format, making it easy to carry around and read on the go.
  • The quarto edition of the play included detailed illustrations to enhance the reader's experience.
Context #2 | Noun

architectural term

In architecture, a quarto refers to a square-shaped room or space, often used for meetings or gatherings.

Synonyms

chamber, hall, salon

Examples of usage

  • The conference room was a spacious quarto with large windows overlooking the city skyline.
  • The hotel lobby featured a cozy quarto where guests could relax and socialize.

Translations

Translations of the word "quarto" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น quarto

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคฎเคฐเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Zimmer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kamar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบั–ะผะฝะฐั‚ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pokรณj

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ƒจๅฑ‹ (ใธใ‚„)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท chambre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ habitaciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท oda

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐฉ (bang)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุบุฑูุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pokoj

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ izba

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆˆฟ้—ด (fรกngjiฤn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ soba

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ herbergi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑำฉะปะผะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ—แƒแƒฎแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ otaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ habitaciรณn

Etymology

The word 'quarto' originated from Latin, where 'quartus' means 'fourth'. In the context of book sizes, it refers to a book that is approximately one-fourth the size of a standard sheet of paper. The term has been used in the printing and publishing industry for centuries to describe a particular book format. In architecture, 'quarto' has been used to designate square-shaped rooms or spaces, reflecting its original Latin meaning of 'fourth' in relation to the corners of a square. Overall, 'quarto' is a versatile term that has found its way into various fields and continues to be relevant in modern usage.

See also: quart, quarter, quartet.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,547, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.