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topic

[ top-ik ]

noun

  1. a subject of conversation or discussion:

    to provide a topic for discussion.

  2. the subject or theme of a discourse or of one of its parts.

    Synonyms: ,

  3. Rhetoric, Logic. a general field of considerations from which arguments can be drawn.
  4. Also called theme. Linguistics. the part of a sentence that announces the item about which the rest of the sentence communicates information, often signaled by initial position in the sentence or by a grammatical marker. Compare comment ( def 7 ).


topic

/ ˈɒɪ /

noun

  1. a subject or theme of a speech, essay, book, etc
  2. a subject of conversation; item of discussion
  3. (in rhetoric, logic, etc) a category or class of arguments or ideas which may be drawn on to furnish proofs
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of topic1

First recorded in 1560–70; from Latin topica (plural), from Greek (tà) topiká name of work by Aristotle (literally, “(things) pertaining to commonplaces),” equivalent to ó(Dz) “commonplace” + -ika, neuter plural of -ikos -ic; topo-
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of topic1

C16: from Latin topica translating Greek ta topika, literally: matters relating to commonplaces, title of a treatise by Aristotle, from topoi, pl of topos place, commonplace
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See subject.
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The class is on Thursdays and begins with informal breakout groups, with students discussing a given topic or getting to know each other against a backdrop of popular music piped through the auditorium sound system.

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Like with eating disorders, many people with muscle dysmorphia may end up originally seeking help for something else before the topic of dysmorphia arises.

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Among the topics she discussed: Racism, school bullying, self-harm, alcoholism, alienation and toxic relationships.

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Times Sports section share their thoughts and opinions on the Dodgers’ planned visit to the White House, UCLA’s Aday Mara and other topics.

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And he also explores other topics like rhino poaching in South Africa and illegal gold mining in Colombia.

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