单词 | subtopic |
释义 | subtopicn. A topic which forms part of a larger subject or discussion; a secondary or subordinate topic. ΘΚΠ the mind > mental capacity > perception or cognition > faculty of ideation > topic, subject-matter > materials of topic > [noun] > minor by-question1603 subtopic1817 sub-theme1880 1817 J. Bentham Plan Parl. Reform p. cxxxv Sub-topics proposed to be brought to view under this head. Opposite of freedom of suffrage [etc.]. 1897 O. J. Nave Topical Bible 4 Under the subtopic, Instances of, are grouped all the illustrative facts that occur in the Scriptures relating to each subject. 1938 Amer. Home Oct. 98/2 It can be treated as a whole rather generally, or broken into several sub-topics. 1963 Speculum 38 568 The argument that coercive force is inherent in the corporate community is a mere sub-topic under the heading that law should be observed. 1992 Harrowsmith Aug. 65/3 Nails were an entire subtopic of hammering lore. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2012; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < n.1817 |
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