topic

/ˈtɒpɪk/

Definitions

1. noun

a subject or area of study, discussion, or action

“The professor assigned the students to research a topic of their choice for the project.”

2. noun

the main subject or theme of a piece of writing, conversation, or presentation

“The topic of the debate was the new tax reform proposal.”

3. noun

a particular aspect or subject of a larger issue or problem

“The topic of climate change was discussed in the meeting of the environmental committee.”

4. verb

to bring or take up for discussion or consideration

“The teacher will topic the issue of school uniforms in the morning assembly.”

5. verb

to introduce or bring up a subject for discussion or consideration

“The politician will topic the issue of economic reform in her speech tonight.”

Synonyms

  • matter
  • subject
  • theme

Antonyms

  • irrelevance
  • irreslevance
  • nonissue