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subtext

/ˈsʌb.tɛkst/

subtextnoun

subtexts

/ˈsʌb.tɛkst/

Translations

The subtext of the novel reveals the author's true feelings about society.

Подтекст романа раскрывает истинные чувства автора к обществу.

Additional translations

скрытый смысл

Definitions

An underlying and often distinct theme or message in a piece of writing or conversation that is not explicitly stated.

The subtext of the novel reveals the author's views on social inequality.

The implicit meaning or context behind spoken or written words, often understood by reading between the lines.

Although he said he was fine, the subtext of his words suggested he was upset.

Synonyms

underlying meaning

implicit meaning

hidden meaning

subtextadjective

/ˈsʌb.tɛkst/

Used attributively before nouns (e.g., “subtext analysis”) to denote relation to underlying or implicit meaning.

Definitions

Relating to or involving subtext; underlying or implicit.

A subtext analysis can reveal hidden biases.