topic

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topic

The teacher writes the topic on the board for the class.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The subject of a conversation, discussion, speech, or piece of writing: A "topic" is the main idea, issue, or subject that is being talked or written about.
    • A matter dealt with in a text, discourse, or conversation: It refers to the specific content or theme that forms the central focus.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • The main topic of the meeting was the new budget.
    • She chose a fascinating topic for her research paper.
    • Let's change the topic; this conversation is making me uncomfortable.
    • The professor introduced a complex topic in today's lecture.
Advanced Usage
  • "on topic": Relevant to the subject being discussed.
    • Please try to keep your comments on topic during the debate.
  • "off topic": Not relevant to the subject being discussed.
    • His long story about his vacation was completely off topic.
  • "topic of conversation": The subject that people are talking about.
    • The weather is a common topic of conversation.
Variants and Related Words
  • Topical (adj): Relating to current issues or events; relating to a particular subject.
    • The news show covered several topical issues.
    • This ointment is for topical application only. (This is a different, specialized meaning related to medicine.)
  • Topicality (n): The quality of being topical or of current interest.
Synonyms
  • Subject: The main theme or issue.
  • Theme: The central topic of a discussion or work.
  • Matter: An affair or situation under consideration.
  • Issue: An important topic for debate or discussion.
Related Phrases
  • Topic sentence: The sentence in a paragraph that expresses the main idea.
    • A good essay has a clear topic sentence in each paragraph.
  • Hot topic: A subject that is currently popular or controversial.
    • Climate change is a hot topic in politics.
topic

The teacher writes the topic on the board for the class.

Noun
  1. some situation or event that is thought about
    • he kept drifting off the topic
    • he had been thinking about the subject for several years
    • it is a matter for the police
  2. the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
    • he didn't want to discuss that subject
    • it was a very sensitive topic
    • his letters were always on the theme of love

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