Definitions for softback
soft·back

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1. paperback book, paper-back book, paperback, softback book, softback, soft-cover book, soft-covernoun

   a book with paper covers

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1. softbacknoun

   A softcover or paperback book.

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1. softback

   A paperback (softcover, softback) book is one with a thick paper or paperboard cover, and often held together with glue rather than stitches or staples. In contrast, hardcover (hardback) books are bound with cardboard covered with cloth, leather, paper, or plastic. Inexpensive books bound in paper have existed since at least the 19th century in such forms as pamphlets, yellowbacks, dime novels, and airport novels. Modern paperbacks can be differentiated from one another by size. In the United States, there are "mass-market paperbacks" and larger, more durable "trade paperbacks". In the United Kingdom, there are A-format, B-format, and the largest C-format sizes.Paperback editions of books are issued when a publisher decides to release a book in a low-cost format. Lower-quality paper, glued (rather than stapled or sewn) bindings, and the lack of a hard cover may contribute to the lower cost of paperbacks. Paperback can be the preferred medium when a book is not expected to be a major seller and where the publisher wishes to release a book without a large investment. Examples include many novels and newer editions or reprintings of older books. Because paperbacks tend to have smaller profit margins, many publishers try to balance the profit to be made by selling fewer hardcovers against the potential profit to be made by selling more paperbacks with a smaller profit per unit. First editions of many modern books, especially genre fiction, are issued in paperback. Best-selling books, on the other hand, may maintain sales in hardcover for an extended period to reap the greater profits that the hardcovers provide.

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1. softback

   A softback, also known as a paperback, is a type of book characterized by a thick paper or light cardboard cover, and often held together with glue rather than stitches or staples. It is lighter and less durable than a hardback book, and typically less expensive to produce, making it more affordable for consumers. Softback books are commonly used for novels, booklets, and other types of literature that are not intended for long-term reference or use.

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How to pronounce softback?

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of softback in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of softback in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Softback
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Softback
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Usage in printed sources
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