Meaning & Definition of word "Subtitle"

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    Subtitle

    /ˈsʌbˌtaɪtəl/

    noun:

    • 1. A caption or title displayed at the bottom of a screen, usually translating or transcribing the dialogue of a film or television program.
      • Example: The movie was more enjoyable with English subtitles, as I could follow the dialogue better.
    • 2. A secondary or additional title, often providing further information about a book or article.
      • Example: The book's subtitle offered insight into its main themes and objectives.

    verb:

    • 1. To provide or add subtitles to a film or television program.
      • Example: They decided to subtitle the documentary for international audiences.

    Etymology

    Derived from 'sub-' meaning 'under' and 'title'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    open captions:

    captions that are always visible and cannot be turned off

    subtitle track:

    a feature in media that allows users to select different subtitle languages

    foreign subtitles:

    subtitles that translate dialogue from another language

    Related Words

    caption:

    text displayed on screen to describe audio or speech

    transcript:

    a written or printed version of material originally presented in another medium

    Slang Meanings of subtitle

    Meaning: subs

    Example Sentence: I watched the movie with subs and loved the translation.