F.

Origin

• (and the following) From Latin folio ("on the (next) page"), ablative of folium ("leaf, page").

Full definition of f.

Abbreviation

1. and the following (page, paragraph, etc.)
2. (grammar) Abbreviation of feminine
3. (biology) Abbreviation of form Used in certain three-part names

Usage notes

(and the following) The abbreviation f. is used in a citation to refer to a section for which no final number can usefully be given. When used, f. has no space between it and the preceding number and is followed by a period. If more than one following section is meant, ff. is used.

For example, “Hornblower 258f.” would refer to pages 258–259 while “Hornblower 258ff.” would refer to an undetermined number of pages following page 258; more casually “258–” (no end specified).

Synonyms

• et seq.

Related terms

• ff.