subtext Meaning & Definition
ˈsəb-ˌtekst
What Does Subtext Mean?
Subtext is used as a noun meaning the implicit or metaphorical meaning (as of a literary text).
Subtext at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈsəb-ˌtekst/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Plural | subtexts |
| First known use | 1862 |
Subtext Definition (Noun)
- the implicit or metaphorical meaning (as of a literary text)
Synonyms of Subtext
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Subtext synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Subtext
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Subtext in a Sentence
Everyone heard the announcement, but not everyone agrees on what the subtext was.
Word Forms & Grammar
sub·tex·tu·al adjective
sub·tex·tu·al·ly adverb
subtext
subtexts
subtextual
subtextually
subtext (countable and uncountable, plural subtexts)
subtext (third-person singular simple present subtexts, present participle subtexting, simple past and past participle subtexted)
Words That Rhyme With Subtext
Origin of Subtext
From sub- + text.
First Known Use
1862
Subtext Pronunciation
Subtext is pronounced /ˈsəb-ˌtekst/ and has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (səb).