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recto

 

[ หˆrษ›k.tษ™สŠ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

printing paper

Recto refers to the front side of a printed sheet of paper, specifically in contexts such as books and documents. In book design, the recto page is usually the right-hand page when the book is open, and it is the page that carries odd numbers. It is crucial in the printing process, as it affects how the layout and information appear in printed works. Understanding the distinction between recto and its counterpart, verso, is important for typesetters and publishers.

Synonyms

front, odd-numbered page, right-hand page

Examples of usage

  • Please print the document with the recto pages on the right.
  • On the recto side of the page, you'll find the chapter title.
  • The recto is usually printed first during the printing process.

Translations

Translations of the word "recto" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น recto

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคพเคฎเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Rechte Seite

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ recto

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปะธั†ะตะฒะธะน ะฑั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ recto

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่กจ้ข

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท recto

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ recto

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท recto

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฉด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูˆุฌู‡

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ recto

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ recto

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆญฃ้ข

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ recto

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ recto

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ recto

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒ˜แƒœแƒ แƒ›แƒฎแƒแƒ แƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ recto

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ recto

Etymology

The term 'recto' originates from the Latin word 'rectus', which means 'right' or 'straight'. This term was adapted into the context of printing and bookmaking, where it designated the right-hand page of an opened book. Historically, the distinction between recto and verso (the left-hand page) has been essential in the layout and design of printed materials. The usage of recto dates back to the early days of printing in the 15th century, when printers and typesetters needed a way to differentiate between the two sides of a sheet. As the printing industry developed, the importance of recto and verso became more pronounced, leading to standardized practices in the publication of books and documents.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,606, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.