Used in a Sentence

subtext

Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for subtext.

Editorial note

Yes, that was the subtext of my point: the priorities are wrong, if the mission is to 'protect and serve'.

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Quick take

To create or use a subtext.

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of subtext gathered in one view.

verb

To create or use a subtext.

noun

(literature) The implicit meaning of a text, often a literary one, or a speech or dialogue.

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for subtext.

verb

To create or use a subtext.

noun

(literature) The implicit meaning of a text, often a literary one, or a speech or dialogue.

Example sentences

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Yes, that was the subtext of my point: the priorities are wrong, if the mission is to 'protect and serve'.

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The subtext of this article is that underneath all this glitzy new syntax, class mixins are absolutely nothing new.

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The subtext is somewhat, well, infuriating.

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There's no subtext, it's right there in front of you in the most immediate manner possible.

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I have tremendous respect for everyone he picked but I also find the subtext of his quest fascinating.

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To me that was the real subtext of this article.

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Because that is the subtext that speckles this page.

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I'd also question the subtext that gambling (addiction?) only harms the poor.

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Mostly, though, the subtext of my comment is that I think people may underestimate severe mental, emotional, and mood disorders.

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I thinking your loading the article with subtext that it doesn't have.

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You're reading far too much subtext there.

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Schematic tables take advantage of the 2-dimensional visual layout of Subtext (as opposed to linear text, like most languages); it would be very interesting to see something similar in text.

Quote examples

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In the rare cases where this dodge becomes impossible to pull off (e.g., the Oklahoma City bombing by Timothy McVeigh), the attack will be described as an act of "domestic" terrorism, thereby preserving the clear ethnic subtext that is carried by the unmodified term.

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I think where the confusion comes from is that along with many cries of "censorship", there is often a subtext of "this is illegal" or "this is not allowed".

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Even though as a producer he know how much the show cost, he could read the subtext and in the interview he said "I want to keep working in Hollywood and I know the game." However, if he took them to court he could probably get a large payout at the cost of never working in Hollywood again.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use subtext in a sentence?

Yes, that was the subtext of my point: the priorities are wrong, if the mission is to 'protect and serve'.

What does subtext mean?

To create or use a subtext.

What part of speech is subtext?

subtext is commonly used as verb, noun.