Subtitle

Origin

- + title

Full definition of subtitle

Noun

1. A heading below or after a title.
2. Textual versions of the dialog in films, usually displayed at the bottom of the screen.

Usage notes

In film and video, subtitles usually translate foreign-language dialogue, while captions transcribe or describe all significant dialogue and sound for viewers who cannot hear it.

Derived terms

• subtitled, subtitling

Related terms

• surtitle, surtitles, surtitled, surtitling

Verb

1. To create subtitles for the dialog in a film.

Anagrams

• blue tits, bluetits