surtitle Synonyms & Antonyms
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Surtitle as a Noun
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
To provide surtitles for a performance.
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.
Quick Facts About Surtitle
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈsɜː(ɹ)taɪtəl/ |
| Meaning | A translation of a segment of the libretto or other text or sometimes a brief summary of the plot projected… |
| Plural | surtitles |
| Verb forms | surtitles, surtitling, surtitled |
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 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.