Word: backfill
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: back
fill
Definition: Material in a story set earlier in the past, providing history or context for the current action.
Morphemes:
Affix: back
Language: en
PoS: Adverb
Meaning: Earlier, ago.
Affix: fill
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A short passage, riff, or rhythmic sound that helps to keep the listener's attention during a break between the phrases of a melody.