recto Synonyms & Antonyms
/ˈɹɛk.toʊ/
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Recto as a Noun
1
The front side of a flat object which is to be examined visually, as for reading, such as a sheet, leaf, coin or medal.
2
The right-hand page of a book of a script which reads from left to right, usually having an odd page number.
3
A writ of right.
Word Forms & Grammar
recto (plural rectos)
Words That Rhyme With Recto
Origin of Recto
Borrowed from Latin rēctō foliō (“on the right leaf, on the right page”), the ablative case of the Latin rēctus (“right”). Compare versus (“turned”).
Recto: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈɹɛk.toʊ/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Meaning | The front side of a flat object which is to be examined visually, as for reading, such as a sheet, leaf… |
| Plural | rectos |
Recto Pronunciation
Recto is pronounced /ˈɹɛk.toʊ/ and has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (ɹɛk).