Topic

Quick meaning: Topic is an adjective meaning A subject; a theme; a category or general area of interest.

Meaning

A subject; a theme; a category or general area of interest.

More Meanings

1. (Internet) A discussion thread.
2. (computing) A component similar to a message queue which supports multiple subscribers.
3. (music) A musical sign intended to suggest a particular style or genre.
4. (obsolete) An argument or reason.
5. (obsolete, medicine) An external local application or remedy, such as a plaster, a blister, etc.

Example Sentences

stick to the topic

an interesting topic of conversation

romance is a topic that frequently comes up in conversation

A society where a topic cannot be discussed, does not have free speech.

Word Forms

• topick
• topics

Synonyms for topic

Depending on context, synonyms include subject, ground, issue, theme, matter.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include theme, subject, issue, matter, topical, thematic.

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