Topic (Noun)
Meaning 1
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 introduced a new topic in class today, which sparked a lively discussion among the students.
- The politician avoided talking about the sensitive topic of corruption during the debate.
- The book's topic was the history of the city, which was thoroughly researched by the author.
- The conversation turned to a more serious topic when someone mentioned the recent natural disaster.
- The professor asked the students to choose a topic for their research paper and present it to the class.
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Meaning 2
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.
Examples
- The professor asked the students to stay on topic during the class discussion.
- The debate was supposed to be about the economy, but the politician kept changing the topic.
- She had been thinking about the topic of artificial intelligence for her thesis for months.
- The topic of the book was the history of the city, but it also covered its cultural significance.
- The teacher asked the students to choose a topic for their project and present it to the class.