Meaning & Definition of word "Subtitle"
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.