Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

duodecimo

adjective

/ˌdjuːəˈdɛsɪmoʊ/

Definition

A term used to refer to a book format that is made by folding a sheet of paper into twelve leaves, resulting in a size that is one twelfth the size of a full sheet.

Examples

The duodecimo edition of that classic novel made it easy to carry around.
Many old texts are printed in duodecimo format, lending a vintage charm.
He prefers reading duodecimo books because they fit nicely in his bag.

Meaning

Duodecimo commonly denotes a style of book publishing, where the pages are arranged in twelve parts. It indicates the size of the finished book and can imply a compact or small volume but also a common approach in publishing.