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subtitle

noun · verb

Simple meaning

Textual versions of the dialogue in films, usually displayed at the bottom of the screen.

Pronunciation

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suhbtytuhl

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈsʌbtaɪtəl

This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.

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Definition

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noun

  1. cinematographytelevision

    Textual versions of the dialogue in films (and similar media such as television or video games), usually displayed at the bottom of the screen.

  2. authorship

    A heading below or after a title.

verb

  1. Supply (a movie) with subtitles

  2. To create subtitles for the dialogue in a film.

Word Aura™

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This meaning: (cinematography, television) Textual versions of the dialogue in films (and similar media such as television or video games), usually displayed at the bottom of the screen.

Used this way, subtitle is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
Matter-of-fact
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

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More ways to use subtitle

  • “They plan to subtitle the movie in multiple languages for international viewers.”verb

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Synonyms

Sense: textual versions of the dialogue in films (and similar media such as television

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