Word: peritext
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pe
ri
text
Definition: Images and textual elements which surround, or are secondary to, the main body of a published work, such as an introduction, notes, front covers, etc.
Morphemes:
Affix: peri-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: around or surrounding
Etymology Compounds: Affix: περί
Language: grc
Decoded: peri
Meaning: about, around
Affix: text
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A book, tome or other set of writings.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: textus
Language: la
Decoded: textus
Meaning: style or texture of a work