subtext
|sub/text|
B2
/ˈsʌbˌtɛkst/
underlying meaning
Etymology
Etymology Information
'subtext' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'subtextus,' where 'sub-' meant 'under' and 'textus' meant 'woven.'
Historical Evolution
'subtextus' transformed into the English word 'subtext' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'woven under,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'underlying meaning.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an underlying or implicit meaning in a piece of writing or conversation.
The subtext of the novel reveals the author's political views.
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