recto

Meanings

• noun

  The front side of a page in a book or document.

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Antonyms

flipside , verso , reverso

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Synonyms

front

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Variants

List of all variants of recto that leads to same result
recto , rectos

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'rectus' meaning 'straight' or 'upright'. In the context of a book or document, 'recto' refers to the front or 'straight' side.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'recto' is often used in the context of bookbinding and bibliography.

2. In some Latin manuscripts, the recto side is numbered in Roman numerals, while the verso side is numbered in Arabic numerals.

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Related Concepts

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1. verso: The opposite side of a page or document, as opposed to the recto.

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Culture

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In the context of art, 'recto' can also refer to the side of a painting that is intended to be seen when it is hung on a wall, as opposed to the 'verso' or reverse side.

How to Memorize "recto"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the front cover or title page of a book to remember the meaning of 'recto'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'recto' with the front side of a page or document.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Remember, R is for Recto, the front side of a page.'

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