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/
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
The teacher announced that today's subject would be volcanoes and eruptions.
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🎤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).
Breakdown
sub- (under) + -ject (throw, from Latin jacere) = subject (one placed under authority, or a matter thrown before the mind for consideration)
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🔗Collocations
📝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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