topic — a subject or theme of a conversation, discussion, or piece of writing
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a subject or theme of a conversation, discussion, or piece of writing
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtɑːpɪk/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother always brings up the topic of my marriage at family dinners.
- Climate change is a crucial topic that affects everyone.
- He quickly changed the topic when his friends mentioned his embarrassing dance moves.
topic
NOUN[/ˈtɑːpɪk/]
a subject or theme of a conversation, discussion, or piece of writing
The class discussed the topic of climate change.
The host introduced a new topic during the debate. (TALK + PICK = TOPIC → the subject chosen for discussion or conversation)
Pick a topic and stick with it.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Greek topikos, meaning 'of or relating to a place or region'. The word evolved through Aristotle's logical writings, where topos (place) referred to commonplace arguments or grounds for reasoning, eventually developing into the modern sense of 'subject matter' or 'theme'.
Breakdown
topo- (place, from Greek topos) + -ikos (adjective suffix meaning 'of or relating to'). The -ikos suffix was later replaced by the English -ic, creating the modern form topic.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother always brings up the topic of my marriage at family dinners.”
“Climate change is a crucial topic that affects everyone.”
“He quickly changed the topic when his friends mentioned his embarrassing dance moves.”
“The teacher asked students to choose their own essay topics.”
“Money is often a taboo topic at dinner parties.”
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