What is another word for Sixteenmo?

Pronunciation: [sɪkstˈiːnmə͡ʊ] (IPA)

Sixteenmo is a term used to describe a small format book, typically measuring about 6 inches tall and 4 inches wide. Interestingly, there are several synonyms that can be used to describe a sixteenmo book. These include duodecimo, which refers to a book that is approximately 5 inches tall by 3 inches wide. Another synonym is 32mo, which is even smaller than sixteenmo, measuring about 4 inches tall by 2.5 inches wide. Other synonyms for sixteenmo include 12mo, 18mo, and 24mo, which all describe small format books of varying sizes. Whether you are a book collector or simply enjoy reading, knowing these synonyms can help you identify and appreciate different types of books.

What are the hypernyms for Sixteenmo?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Sixteenmo

The fineness of the new type, as has been suggested, called for a smaller size of book, which was also favored by considerations of economy and convenience; and so Aldus made up his sheets in a form which the fold compels us to call octavo, but which to-day would be called Sixteenmo.
"The Booklover and His Books"
Harry Lyman Koopman
The printed page is relatively wide, and the whole effect of the book is that of a tiny quarto, though in reality the dimensions are those of a rather small Sixteenmo of normal proportions.
"The Booklover and His Books"
Harry Lyman Koopman
In all candor I must say that she approached closely to a realization of the ideals of a book-a Sixteenmo, if you please, fair to look upon, of clear, clean type, well ordered and well edited, amply margined, neatly bound; a human book whose text, as represented by her disposition and her mind, corresponded felicitously with the comeliness of her exterior.
"The Love Affairs of a Bibliomaniac"
Eugene Field

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