The difference between Paperbound and Softcovered

When used as adjectives, paperbound means having flexible covers, whereas softcovered means having the sort of binding characteristic of a softcover book.


Paperbound is also noun with the meaning: a paperback book.

check bellow for the other definitions of Paperbound and Softcovered

  1. Paperbound as an adjective (not comparable, of a book):

    Having flexible covers; paperback; softcovered.

  2. Paperbound as an adjective (comparable):

    Involving or burdened by excessive administrative requirements, especially in the form of paperwork.

  1. Paperbound as a noun (dated):

    A paperback book.

  1. Softcovered as an adjective:

    Having the sort of binding characteristic of a softcover book.

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