Subplot

Pronunciation: /ˈsʌbˌplɒt/

Definitions of subplot

noun a secondary plot or storyline that is subordinate to the main plot in a literary work or film

Example Sentences

A1 The movie had a subplot about a love triangle.

A2 The novel's subplot focused on the main character's family dynamics.

B1 The TV series introduced a new subplot in the latest season.

B2 The subplot involving the secondary characters added depth to the story.

C1 The director seamlessly weaved together multiple subplots to create a complex narrative.

C2 The intricate subplot involving political intrigue kept viewers on the edge of their seats.

Examples of subplot in a Sentence

formal The novel contains a complex subplot involving the protagonist's family history.

informal There's a side story in the movie that focuses on the supporting character's romance subplot.

slang Did you catch that subplot about the secret agent in the TV show? It's so cool!

figurative The subplot of betrayal adds an interesting twist to the main storyline.

Grammatical Forms of subplot

• past tense: subplotted
• plural: subplots
• comparative: more subplot
• superlative: most subplot
• present tense: subplot
• future tense: will subplot
• perfect tense: have subplotted
• continuous tense: is subplotting
• singular: subplot
• positive degree: subplot
• infinitive: to subplot
• gerund: subplotting
• participle: subplotted

Origin and Evolution of subplot

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'subplot' originated from the combination of 'sub-' meaning 'under' or 'below' and 'plot' meaning 'a plan or scheme'.

Evolution of the word: Initially used in literature to refer to a secondary storyline that runs parallel to the main plot, the term 'subplot' has since been adopted in various fields such as film, television, and theater to describe a secondary or subordinate storyline within a larger narrative.