Pronunciation

/tɒpɪk/

Definitions

Noun

1. A subject or theme under discussion or consideration. Example: The class discussion focused on the topic of climate change.
2. A particular issue or subject matter addressed in a conversation, lecture, or written work. Example: She prepared well for her history exam by studying various topics.
3. A central idea or theme in a piece of writing or art. Example: The novel’s main topic is the power of friendship.

Verb

1. To discuss or deal with a particular subject. Example: We will be topicing the new marketing strategy tomorrow.
2. To introduce or broach a subject for conversation. Example: Let’s topic the issue of recycling in our community.

Phrases

• “Shift the topic” means to change the subject being discussed.
• “Come back to the topic” implies revisiting a previously discussed subject.
• “Topic of conversation” refers to the subject that people are currently talking about.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The students were asked to write a paper on the historical topic of World War II.”
• Verb: “During the meeting, they topiced several ideas for improving team collaboration.”
• Phrasal Verb: “After some small talk, they finally got around to topicing the real reason for the meeting.”

Synonyms

• Subject
• Matter
• Theme
• Issue
• Theme
• Subject matter
• Focus
• Inquiry
• Agenda item
• Point