Word: paperback
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: pa
per
back
Definition: Having flexible binding.
Morphemes:
Affix: paper
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Insubstantial (from the weakness of common paper)
Etymology Compounds: Affix: papȳrus
Language: la
Decoded: papyrus
PoS: Noun
Meaning: paper made from papyrus
Affix: back
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To lay out a second, smaller anchor to provide additional holding power.