Subtitle (Noun)
Meaning 1
Secondary or explanatory title.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The film's title, "Love Story," had a subtitle "A Tale of Woe" that hinted at the tragic ending.
- The company's brochure had a title, "Welcome to Our World," with a subtitle "Experience the Magic of Innovation."
- The museum exhibit had a title, "The Art of the Renaissance," with a subtitle "Exploring the Works of the Masters."
- The author's latest book, "The City of Dreams," had a subtitle "A Journey Through the Metropolis" that gave a glimpse into its contents.
- The play's title, "The Lost Generation," had a subtitle "A Study of Disillusionment" that set the tone for the rest of the performance.
Meaning 2
Translation of foreign dialogue of a movie or TV program; usually displayed at the bottom of the screen.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The DVD had an English subtitle option for viewers who didn't understand French.
- I had to turn on the subtitle on my TV because the accent was too thick to understand.
- The subtitle translation didn't match what the characters were saying in the original dialogue.
- Some movies provide multiple subtitle options for different languages and dialects.
- I usually watch foreign films with English subtitles so I can understand what's going on.