e-book

The term 'ebook' is a modern compound formed in the late 20th century with the rise of digital publishing. The prefix 'e-' is an abbreviation for 'electronic,' a word derived from the Greek 'ēlektron' (amber, associated with electric charge). The second element, 'book,' originates from the Old English 'bōc,' related to the Germanic root for beechwood, on which runes were carved. The compound logically combines the ancient concept of a recorded work with the modern medium of digital technology, creating a new lexical unit for a book existing in non-physical, electronically stored and displayed form.

Structure: e (electronic) + book (book) e: A prefix of English origin, derived from the word "electronic." Its functional role is to denote something related to or performed by computers or digital technology. book: A word of Old English origin (bōc), meaning a written or printed work. Its functional role is the core noun, specifying the type of object.