Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

subtrope

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: sub-trope
IPA

12

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

2

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A trope that is a subtype of some other trope.

Example Sentences

"This subtrope recognizes characteristics usually not considered to be superhuman abilities^([sic]), but in the context of the character function in the same way as more recognized superpowers seem to."

Etymology

From sub- + trope.

Word Breakdown

Prefix: sub

Inflected Forms

subtropes (plural)

Questions

What does subtrope mean?: A trope that is a subtype of some other trope.
Where does subtrope come from?: From sub- + trope.

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