Subgenre definition

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subgenres
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A subcategory within a particular genre.

The academic mystery is a subgenre of the mystery novel.

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One of several categories within a particular genre.
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Noun

Singular:
subgenre
Plural:
subgenres

Origin of subgenre

  • sub- +"Ž genre

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Subgenre Sentence Examples

  • Of course, Absurdism isn't to everyone's taste and is probably destined to remain a somewhat sidelined subgenre!

  • Corporate goth - A subgenre of gothic fashion adopted as a response to dress codes in corporate settings, and now often worn in non-working situations.

  • Of course, Absurdism is n't to everyone 's taste and is probably destined to remain a somewhat sidelined subgenre !

  • These fantasies are so prevalent that an entire subgenre of erotic romantic fiction is devoted to the ménage.

  • Swamp blues, a blues subgenre, is sparser than traditional blues and incorporates elements of funk.

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