How Do You Spell PAPERBACKED?

Pronunciation: [pˈe͡ɪpəbˌakt] (IPA)

"Paperbacked" is a word that describes a book that has been bound in a soft cover. Its spelling can be broken down into three syllables, with the stress on the first: /ˈpeɪ.pər.bækt/. The initial "p" is voiced, as is the "b" in "backed", while the middle "p" in "paper" is unvoiced. The second syllable is pronounced "pər", with a schwa sound. The "ba" in "backed" has a short "æ" vowel, and the final syllable ends with a voiced "kt" sound. The word "paperbacked" is commonly used in the publishing industry to describe a certain type of book.

PAPERBACKED Meaning and Definition

  1. Paperbacked (adjective):

    1. Referring to a book or publication that has been bound in a flexible cover made of paper, typically with glue or adhesive binding, instead of a hardcover. This type of binding is commonly used for mass-market publications, novels, and textbooks. Paperbacked books are usually lighter and more portable than hardcovers, making them convenient for reading on the go.

    2. Describing an item that has been reinforced or reinforced with a layer of paper, often for protection, strength, or stability. In this context, "paperbacked" can refer to various materials, such as cardboard, fabric, or wood, that have been covered or coated with paper to enhance their durability or appearance.

    3. Pertaining to an individual or organization that issues or guarantees a financial instrument or security with the backing of paper assets. For example, a company may issue a paperbacked bond, where the debt is secured by paper assets held by the company, such as accounts receivable, inventories, or future cash flows.

    Overall, "paperbacked" refers to the physical characteristics of books, the reinforcement of various objects with paper, or the financial security backed by paper assets.

Common Misspellings for PAPERBACKED

  • oaperbacked
  • laperbacked
  • -aperbacked
  • 0aperbacked
  • pzperbacked
  • psperbacked
  • pwperbacked
  • pqperbacked
  • paoerbacked
  • palerbacked
  • pa-erbacked
  • pa0erbacked
  • papwrbacked
  • papsrbacked
  • papdrbacked
  • paprrbacked
  • pap4rbacked
  • pap3rbacked
  • papeebacked

Etymology of PAPERBACKED

The word "paperbacked" is formed by combining the words "paper" and "backed".

The word "paper" originated from the Latin word "papyrus", which referred to the writing material made from the pith of a reed plant, used in ancient Egypt and Greece. Over time, "paper" began to refer to any thin and flexible material used for writing or printing.

The word "backed" comes from the verb "back", which dates back to the Old English word "bæc", meaning "the rear or behind". It further evolved to mean "supporting or reinforcing" in the late 14th century.

When combined, "paperbacked" refers to a book or document that has a flexible cover made of paper, rather than a hardcover or a more rigid material.

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