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- [rek-toh]
- /ˈrɛk toʊ/
- /ˈrektəʊ/
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- [rek-toh]
- /ˈrɛk toʊ/
Definitions of recto word
- noun plural recto a right-hand page of an open book or manuscript; the front of a leaf (opposed to verso). 1
- noun recto right-hand page 1
- noun recto the front of a sheet of printed paper 0
- noun recto the right-hand pages of a book, bearing the odd numbers 0
- noun recto any right-hand page of a book 0
- noun recto the front side of a leaf 0
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Origin of recto
First appearance:
before 1815 One of the 39% newest English words
1815-25; < Late Latin rēctō (foliō) on the right-hand (leaf or page), ablative of Latin rēctus right
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Parts of speech for Recto
noun
adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
recto popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
recto usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for recto
noun recto
- folio — a sheet of paper folded once to make two leaves, or four pages, of a book or manuscript.
Top questions with recto
- what is recto verso?