"softcovered" meaning in English

See softcovered in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Etymology: soft + covered Etymology templates: {{compound|en|soft|covered}} soft + covered Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} softcovered (not comparable)
  1. Having the sort of binding characteristic of a softcover book. Tags: not-comparable Synonyms: paperback, paperbacked, paperbound
    Sense id: en-softcovered-en-adj-9oGOJAeu Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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