English Explanatory Dictionary

subtext

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The implicit meaning of a text, often a literary one, or a speech or dialogue.
verb
  1. To create or use a subtext.

Word forms

subtext subtexts subtexting subtexted

Etymology

From sub- + text.

Related words

subtweet connotation subcurrent undercurrent

Derived words

subtextless subtextual
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