folio Synonyms
Another word for folio
• noun (Context 1)
A book or manuscript of the largest common size, made up of sheets of paper folded once to create two leaves or four pages.
"The library's rare book room houses a beautifully preserved first volume of Shakespeare's plays."
• noun (Context 2)
An individual leaf of paper or parchment in a manuscript or book, typically numbered only on the front side (the recto).
"The scholar carefully turned to leaf 42 to examine the intricate medieval illuminations."
• noun (Context 3)
A page number in a printed book, often including the running head.
"The designer adjusted the placement of the pagination to ensure it aligned perfectly with the bottom margin."
• adjective (Context 4)
Formed of sheets folded once, creating two leaves or four pages, typically resulting in a very large format.
"She purchased a rare large edition of the anatomical atlas to aid in her medical research."
• verb (Context 5)
To paginate or number the consecutive leaves of a book or manuscript.
"The archivist spent the afternoon folioing the newly acquired collection of medieval letters."
Opposites of folio
Looking for antonyms? The opposite of folio varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites: