subtopic

/ˈsʌbˌtɒpɪk/

Definitions

1. noun

A subordinate or secondary topic within a larger discussion or presentation.

“The professor broke down the complex subject into several subtopics for better understanding.”

2. verb

To treat or discuss something as a subtopic.

“The researcher chose to subtopic the data to make it more manageable.”

3. noun

A heading or label for a section of a document, especially one that is a secondary or subsidiary part.

“The subtopics in the report were well-organized and easy to read.”

Synonyms

  • secondary topic
  • subhead
  • subsection

Antonyms

  • main topic
  • primary subject