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   topic

   /ˈtɒpɪk/

   noun

   • 1. a matter dealt with in a text, discourse, or conversation; a subject: "sleep deprivation became a frequent topic of conversation"
   • ▪ that part of a sentence about which something is said, typically the first major constituent.

   Word Origin late 15th century (originally denoting a set or book of general rules or ideas): from Latin topica, from Greek ta topika, literally ‘matters concerning commonplaces’ (the title of a treatise by Aristotle), from topos ‘a place’.

   Scrabble Points: 9

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishTOPIC | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   TOPIC definition: 1. a subject that is discussed, written about, or studied: 2. relating directly to the subject…. Learn more.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › topicTopic Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of TOPIC is the subject of a discourse or of a section of a discourse. How to use topic in a sentence.

4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › topicTopic - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   A topic is a subject. It's what you're discussing or what a newspaper article is about, the theme of a documentary, or the focus of your term paper. Green energy, the Oscar nominees, what's on the lunch menu, boxers or briefs — these are all considered topics.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishTOPIC definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A topic is a particular subject that you discuss or write about. The weather is a constant topic of conversation in Britain. The main topic for discussion is political union.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishtopic noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   Definition of topic noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › topicTopic - definition of topic by The Free Dictionary

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   Define topic. topic synonyms, topic pronunciation, topic translation, English dictionary definition of topic. n. 1. The subject of a speech, essay, thesis, or discourse. 2. A subject of discussion or conversation. 3. A subdivision of a theme, thesis, or outline.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishTOPIC | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   a subject that you talk or write about. (Definition of topic from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of topic. in Chinese (Traditional) 話題, 主題… See more. in Chinese (Simplified) 话题, 主题… See more. in Spanish. tema, tema [masculine, singular]… See more. in Portuguese. tópico, assunto, assunto [masculine]…