sub|ti|tle

sub|ti|tle
sub|ti|tle «SUHB TY tuhl», noun, verb, -tled, -tling.
–n.
1. an additional or subordinate title of a book or article.
2. a) a repetition of the chief words of the full title of a book at the top of the first page of text. b) = half title. (Cf. ↑half title)
3. a word or words shown on a motion-picture or television screen, especially as the translation of the words spoken in a foreign-language film; caption.
–v.t.
to give a subtitle or subtitles to: »

This delightful, cheerful collection might easily be subtitled grim fairy tales for adults (Harper's).


Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • sub´tle|ness — sub|tle «SUHT uhl», adjective, tler, tlest. 1. very fine; thin; delicate: »Some subtle odors are hard to recognize. SYNONYM(S): tenuous, rare. 2. so fine or delicate as to elude observation or analysis: »subtle distinctions. Subtle jokes are… …   Useful english dictionary

  • sub|tle — «SUHT uhl», adjective, tler, tlest. 1. very fine; thin; delicate: »Some subtle odors are hard to recognize. SYNONYM(S): tenuous, rare. 2. so fine or delicate as to elude observation or analysis: »subtle distinctions. Subtle jokes are often hard… …   Useful english dictionary

  • sub|tle|ty — «SUHT uhl tee», noun, plural ties. 1. subtle quality: »Guides cannot master the subtleties of the American joke (Mark Twain). His style is artfully simple and flowing, his portraiture full of subtlety and charm (Atlantic). 2. something subtle;… …   Useful english dictionary

  • tle — abris·tle; abus·tle; apos·tle; apos·tle·hood; apos·tle·ship; bait·tle; bat·tle·dore; bat·tle·ment; bat·tle·ment·ed; bat·tle·some; be·lit·tle; be·lit·tle·ment; bot·tle·ful; bris·tle·less; brus·tle; but·tle; cac·o·mis·tle; cas·tle·ry; cas·tle·ward; …   English syllables

  • sub·tle — …   Useful english dictionary

  • sub·tle·ty — /ˈsʌtl̩ti/ noun, pl ties 1 [noncount] : the quality or state of being subtle The pianist performed with subtlety and passion. The movie lacks subtlety. 2 [count] : a small detail that is usually important but not obvious usually plural the s …   Useful english dictionary

  • o|ver|sub|tle|ty — «OH vuhr SUHT uhl tee», noun, plural ties. too great subtlety …   Useful english dictionary

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