subtrope

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noun

A trope that is a subtype of some other trope.

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Meanings

nounsubtrope (plural subtropes)

plural subtropes

  1. A trope that is a subtype of some other trope.

    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.

    2016, Andrew R. Bahlmann, The Mythology of the Superhero, page 74

Origin

From sub- + trope.

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Rhymes & wordplay

Anagrams

restopub
Cite this entry
APA

subtrope. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/subtrope

MLA

“subtrope.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/subtrope. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “subtrope,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/subtrope.

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