subtitle
Subtitle (noun) means a secondary title placed below or after the main title of a book or work. Example: “The book's subtitle explained exactly who it was written for.”
How to use subtitle
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither the smaller title under a book's main title, or the on-screen text translating dialogue.
Word forms
subtitled past tense, subtitles plural, subtitles singular
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The book's _____ explained exactly who it was written for.
Etymology
From sub- ("below") plus title.
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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.
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