English Explanatory Dictionary

backstory

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The previous experiences and life of a person, specifically (narratology, especially in film, television) a character in a dramatic work.
  2. A fictitious account of a person's history designed to conceal their actual history and motives.

Pronunciation

/ˈbækˌstɔːɹi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-backstory.wav /ˈbækˌstɔɹi/

Word forms

backstory backstories back-story back story

Etymology

From back- (prefix meaning ‘in, into, or towards the past’) + story.

Synonyms

background story cover story
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