noun
a secondary plot or storyline that is subordinate to the main plot in a literary work or film
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The novel contains a complex subplot involving the protagonist's family history.
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There's a side story in the movie that focuses on the supporting character's romance subplot.
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Did you catch that subplot about the secret agent in the TV show? It's so cool!
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The subplot of betrayal adds an interesting twist to the main storyline.