Subject (Noun)
Meaning 1
A branch of knowledge; "in what discipline is his doctorate?"; "teachers should be well trained in their subject"; "anthropology is the study of human beings".
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The new teacher was well-versed in her subject and was able to answer all the students' questions.
- Anthropology is the study of human beings and is a fascinating subject that explores cultures and societies.
- In what discipline is his doctorate, I've always been curious about his area of expertise.
- Teachers should be well trained in their subject to provide the best possible education for their students.
- The university offers a wide range of subjects, including physics, mathematics, and computer science.
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Meaning 2
(logic) the first term of a proposition.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Meaning 3
Something (a person or object or scene) selected by an artist or photographer for graphic representation; "a moving picture of a train is more dramatic than a still picture of the same subject".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The subject of the painting was a woman standing in a beautiful landscape, gazing off into the distance.
- Her vibrant costume and stunning features made her an attractive subject for the photographer's camera.
- A grand mansion in the mountains served as the majestic subject for many artists seeking inspiration from its Gothic architecture.
- Rising mist over a still lake formed the captivating subject for an entire exhibition of breathtaking watercolor paintings.
- Rapid urban development meant finding worthy natural subjects for a city's most iconic scenic overlook became an elusive endeavor for both visitors and local residents alike.
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Meaning 4
(grammar) one of the two main constituents of a sentence; the grammatical constituent about which something is predicated.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The subject of the sentence is the noun phrase "the big red car".
- In the sentence "The dog is barking", "the dog" is the subject.
- The verb "runs" is predicated of the subject "the athlete" in this sentence.
- The phrase "the students in the class" functions as the subject of the sentence.
- In the sentence "The teacher gave the students a lot of homework", "the teacher" is the subject.
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Meaning 5
A person who owes allegiance to that nation; "a monarch has a duty to his subjects".
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The king ruled his subjects with wisdom and compassion for many years.
- In medieval times, a monarch's subjects were expected to provide military service.
- As a loyal subject, the peasant fought bravely for his kingdom in the war.
- The ruler was concerned about the welfare of his subjects and invested in their education.
- After the revolution, the monarch's subjects demanded more freedom and equality.
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Meaning 6
A person who is subjected to experimental or other observational procedures; someone who is an object of investigation; "the subjects for this investigation were selected randomly"; "the cases that we studied were drawn from two different communities".
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The researcher was looking for volunteers to serve as subjects for her new study on sleep patterns.
- The medical students were taught how to approach and examine a patient who was a subject in a clinical trial.
- The psychologist selected a group of individuals as subjects for her study on cognitive development.
- A random sample of people from different age groups was chosen as subjects for the marketing survey.
- After obtaining informed consent, the researchers began testing their hypothesis with a new group of subjects.
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Meaning 7
Some situation or event that is thought about; "he kept drifting off the topic"; "he had been thinking about the subject for several years"; "it is a matter for the police".
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
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Meaning 8
The subject matter of a conversation or discussion; "he didn't want to discuss that subject"; "it was a very sensitive topic"; "his letters were always on the theme of love".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The teacher tried to steer the class discussion away from the subject of politics.
- The documentary explored a difficult subject that many people preferred to avoid.
- She changed the subject to her upcoming vacation to lighten the mood.
- The professor's lectures often touched on sensitive subjects that made some students uncomfortable.
- The book's subject matter was so disturbing that it left many readers feeling unsettled.