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Topic: Culture

substantiveness

IPA: /səbˈstæn.tɪv.nəs/

KK: /səb'stæn.tɪv.nəs/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of having real importance or meaning.

Example: The substantiveness of her argument made it difficult to refute.

subterfuge

IPA: /ˈsʌbtərˌfjuːdʒ/

KK: /sʌbˈtɜrˌfjuːdʒ/

noun

Definition: A trick or plan used to hide something or to avoid a difficult situation.

Example: He used a clever subterfuge to avoid answering the question directly.

subtext

IPA: /ˈsʌbˌtɛkst/

KK: /sʌbˌtɛkst/

noun

Definition: The hidden or underlying meaning in a piece of writing or conversation that is not directly stated.

Example: The subtext of the novel reveals the author's true feelings about society.

subtextual

IPA: //sʌbˈtɛkʃuəl//

KK: /sʌbˈtɛkʃuəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to an underlying meaning or message that is not explicitly stated.

Example: The author's subtextual themes add depth to the story, making readers think beyond the surface.

subtextually

IPA: /ˈsʌbˌtɛkstʃuəli/

KK: /sʌbˈtɛkstʃuəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that conveys an underlying meaning or message that is not explicitly stated.

Example: The author wrote subtextually, allowing readers to interpret deeper meanings in the story.

subtheme

IPA: //sʌbˈθiːm//

KK: /sʌbθim/

noun

Definition: A specific topic or idea that is part of a larger topic or idea.

Example: The book explores several subthemes, including friendship and betrayal.

subtile

IPA: /ˈsʌtəl/

KK: /sʌbtl/

adjective

Definition: Not obvious or easily noticed; delicate or understated in meaning or effect.

Example: The artist used subtle colors to create a calming atmosphere in the painting.

subtilty

IPA: /ˈsʌb.təl.ti/

KK: /sʌbˈtəlti/

noun

Definition: The quality of being subtle, which means being delicate, not obvious, or requiring careful thought to understand.

Example: The artist's work is full of subtlety, making it rich and complex.

subtitled

IPA: /ˈsʌbˌtaɪtɪld/

KK: /ˈsʌbˌtaɪtld/

adjective

Definition: Describing a film or video that has text at the bottom of the screen showing the translated dialogue in another language.

Example: The movie was subtitled in Spanish, making it easier for non-English speakers to understand.

subtlety

IPA: /ˈsʌb.təl.ti/

KK: /ˈsʌbtlti/

noun

Definition: A quality or state that is not obvious and is often difficult to notice, especially in thoughts or details.

Example: The subtlety of her argument made it more convincing.

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