backstory
Translation
backstory, background story
Examples
The movie explains the villain's backstory.
The film explains the villain's backstory.
Each character has a detailed backstory.
Each character has a detailed backstory.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.'s)) backstory (sb.'s) history or background The movie explains the villain's backstory.
to have a backstory to possess a history Each character has a detailed backstory.
Similar Words
Synonyms: background, history, past
Etymology
A compound of 'back' and 'story'. It refers to a story that happened 'back' in time, before the main plot.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the 'story in the back' that explains a character's motivations.