subtrope
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editsubtrope (plural subtropes)
- A trope that is a subtype of some other trope.
- 2016, Andrew R. Bahlmann, The Mythology of the Superhero, page 74:
- 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.