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surtitle Meaning & Definition

/ˈsɜː(ɹ)taɪtəl/

What Does Surtitle Mean?

As a noun, surtitle means A translation of a segment of the libretto or other text or sometimes a brief summary of the plot projected onto a screen above the stage during a performance of an opera or other similar performance sung in a foreign language; a supertitle. As a verb, it means To provide surtitles for a performance.

Quick Facts About Surtitle

Part of speechnoun, verb
Pronunciation/ˈsɜː(ɹ)taɪtəl/
Synonymssupertitle
Pluralsurtitles
Verb formssurtitles, surtitling, surtitled

Surtitle Definition (Noun)

  1. A translation of a segment of the libretto or other text or sometimes a brief summary of the plot projected onto a screen above the stage during a performance of an opera or other similar performance sung in a foreign language; a supertitle.

Surtitle as a Verb

  1. To provide surtitles for a performance.

Synonyms of Surtitle

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Word Forms & Grammar

surtitle (plural surtitles)

surtitle (third-person singular simple present surtitles, present participle surtitling, simple past and past participle surtitled)

Words That Rhyme With Surtitle

Origin of Surtitle

From French sur (“over, above”), from Latin super, + title, from Latin titulum.

Common Questions About Surtitle

Is surtitle a noun or a verb?

Surtitle is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.

What is another word for surtitle?

Words with a similar meaning to surtitle include supertitle. See the full list of surtitle synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of surtitle?

The plural of surtitle is surtitles.

What is the past tense of surtitle?

The past tense of surtitle is surtitled. The present participle is surtitling.

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