Subtext

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This word is acceptable for play in the US & UK dictionaries that are being used in the following games:

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
  • n. The implicit meaning or theme of a literary text.
  • n. The underlying personality of a dramatic character as implied or indicated by a script or text and interpreted by an actor in performance.
  • Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License
  • n. The implicit meaning of a text, often a literary one, or a speech or dialogue.
  • Word Usage
    "I read that as a clear statement that she still holds to her transphobic views – and the subtext is as obnoxious as it is heavy-handed and unoriginal."
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