subject — a topic or matter that is being discussed or studied
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a topic or matter that is being discussed or studied
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsʌbdʒɪkt/
Korean meaning: 주제, 과목, 피험자
Korean pronunciation: **서브**젝트
Example Sentences
- My cat thinks he's the king of the house, but he's actually subject to my mom's strict feeding schedule.
- The weather forecast is subject to sudden changes, just like my teenage sister's mood.
- History was always my least favorite subject because I couldn't remember all those dates.
subject
NOUN//ˈsʌbdʒɪkt//
a topic or matter that is being discussed or studied
Students study the biology subject with their professor in class
Don't reject every subject - find the perfect object!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'subjectus', the past participle of 'subicere', meaning 'to throw or place under'. The word combines the prefix 'sub-' (under) with 'jacere' (to throw).
🎵Rhyme
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📝Examples
“My cat thinks he's the king of the house, but he's actually subject to my mom's strict feeding schedule.”
“The weather forecast is subject to sudden changes, just like my teenage sister's mood.”
“History was always my least favorite subject because I couldn't remember all those dates.”
“The new employee was subjected to three hours of safety training and fell asleep twice.”
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