Word: paperback
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pa
per
back
Definition: A book with flexible binding.
Morphemes:
Affix: paper
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A written document, generally shorter than a book (white paper, term paper), in particular one written for the Government.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: papȳrus
Language: la
Decoded: papyrus
PoS: Noun
Meaning: paper made from papyrus
Affix: back
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The edge of a book which is bound.