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What is the noun for subplot?

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subplot
  1. A plot within a story, subsidiary to the main plot.
  2. A subdivision of a plot of land, especially one used for an agricultural experiment.
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  4. Examples:
    1. “In the movie, there is a compelling subplot involving the detective's troubled past that adds depth and complexity to the overall storyline.”
subplots
  1. plural of subplot
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  3. Examples:
    1. “The movie as a whole feels rushed, bursting at the seams with seemingly unnecessary subplots and tangential characters.”
      “Unfortunately, an unsubtle ham-fisted approach is taken and subplots waltz in and out without any real relevance to the main story.”
      “The range of characters results in a number of subplots that interweave to create a tangled story arc.”
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