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subtitle

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Noun — A secondary title placed below or after the main title of a book or work.

How to use subtitle

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

turn on subtitles with subtitles the book's subtitle

Etymology

From sub- ("below") plus title.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “subtitle” mean?
The word “subtitle” means a secondary title placed below or after the main title of a book or work. In plain terms, either the smaller title under a book's main title, or the on-screen text translating dialogue.
How do you pronounce “subtitle”?
“Subtitle” is pronounced SUHB-teye-tuhl (/ˈsʌbtaɪtəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “subtitle” in a sentence?
Here is “subtitle” used in a sentence: “The book's subtitle explained exactly who it was written for.”
What part of speech is “subtitle”?
Depending on how it is used, “subtitle” can be a noun and a verb.
How many meanings does “subtitle” have?
“Subtitle” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a secondary title placed below or after the main title of a book or work.

Related words

surtitle surtitled surtitles surtitling

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