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Definition of subplot
1 : a subordinate plot in fiction or drama
2 : a subdivision of an experimental plot of land
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But that was enough for Pretty Little Liars to run with its whole twin subplot—which turned out to be true—
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Jack Hill leads a 12-piece orchestra through the symphonic score, which contains a few solo numbers to anchor the subplots.
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In the subplot featuring lovers Claudio and Hero, Candace Thomas and Di’Monte Henning fare no better.
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Or maybe this is the beginning of a new subplot in Howard's musical life.
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That whole Nicole subplot was just a classic, I. Marlene King ruse.)
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The ruling marks a major victory for Dassey, now 27, whose confession became a key subplot in the series.
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Rasmussen's role will now be a tournament subplot dependent on the Beavers' success.
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Letts also diminishes some of his play’s naturalness by inserting a subplot that requires two stock B-movie goons to appear on the scene.
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First Known Use of subplot
1812
SUBPLOT Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of subplot for English Language Learners
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: a plot that is related to but less important than the main plot of a story
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