Folio - Meaning, Definition & English Examples
Definition:
A large sheet of paper folded once, or a book made of such sheets.
Synonyms:
leaf, sheet, page, manuscript, volume
Part of Speech:
noun
Antonyms:
booklet, pamphlet
Common Collocations:
folio edition, folio size, folio volume, folio manuscript
Derivatives:
folios, foliated
Usage Tips:
Use "folio" to refer to large books or sheets folded in half for binding or printing purposes.
Common Phrases:
in folio, elephant folio, royal folio
Etymology:
From Latin "folium" (leaf), referring to a sheet of paper folded like a leaf.
Examples:
- 1. The library's rare book collection includes a Shakespeare first folio.
- 2. She carefully turned the pages of the ancient folio manuscript.
- 3. The printer prepared a special folio edition for the limited release.
- 4. His thesis was bound as a single folio for submission.