recto

/'rektou/
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recto

The book lies open on the table, showing a colorful illustration on the recto.

Definition

Noun: - The right-hand page of a book or a folded sheet of paper, typically bearing an odd page number. It is the side of a leaf that is to be read first in Western languages.

Usage
  • The term is used primarily in publishing, printing, and book design to specify the position of a page.
  • It is often contrasted with its opposite, the verso (the left-hand or reverse side of a leaf).
Examples
Advanced Usage
  • "Recto-verso": A term describing printing or writing on both sides of a leaf (the front, or recto, and the back, or verso).
    • The pamphlet was printed recto-verso to save paper.
Variants and Related Words
  • Verso (n): The left-hand page of a book, or the back of a leaf, typically bearing an even page number. It is the direct antonym of .
Synonyms
  • Right-hand page
  • Odd-numbered page (in a typical book pagination)
Notes
  • There are no specific idioms or phrasal verbs associated with this word due to its highly specialized technical nature.
recto

The book lies open on the table, showing a colorful illustration on the recto.

Noun
  1. right-hand page