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topictopic /ˈtɑpɪk/ ●●● S2 W2 AWL noun [countable] ETYMOLOGYtopicOrigin: 1400-1500 Latin Topica Topics, book by the ancient Greek thinker Aristotle, from Greek Topika, from topikos of a place, of a useful quotation adjectives► the main topic The main topics covered in the report are finance, health, and leisure. ► an important topic The ministers will discuss a number of important topics. ► a hot topic (=one that a lot of people are discussing or arguing about) Gangs and drugs are the hot topics in this district. ► a controversial/contentious topic (=one that causes a lot of disagreement and strong feelings) Abortion is one of the most controversial topics, especially at election time. ► a sensitive topic (=one that must be dealt with carefully, because it may offend people) It is unusual for a judge to speak publicly about a sensitive topic such as religion. ► somebody’s favorite topic For many teenagers, love, music, and fashion are favorite topics. verbs► cover a topic (also deal with a topic) The book covers such topics as business strategy and marketing. ► address a topic formal (=deal with a topic) The articles address topics such as how to deal with stepchildren. ► discuss a topic We discussed a range of topics. ► raise/broach a topic (also bring up a topic informal) (=start talking about it) The argument started when someone raised the topic of racism. ► explore a topic (=talk or write about it in depth) In this class we will explore the topic of religious extremism. ► leave a topic (=stop talking about it) Before we leave this topic, may I add one more thing. topic + nouns► a topic area Below is a list of the main topic areas covered in this class. ► a topic heading Write brief notes under each topic heading. THESAURUSthing talked about► subject the thing you are talking about or considering in a conversation, discussion, book, movie, etc.: Stop changing the subject (=starting to talk about something different)! Kennedy’s death continues to be a subject of debate. ► topic a subject that people talk or write about: The course covers topics such as interview techniques and giving presentations. ► matter formal an important subject that you have to deal with: We still need to discuss the matter of how to pay for the trip. ► issue an important subject or problem that is being discussed: Dealing with climate change is one of the biggest issues facing the world today. ► question a difficult issue that has often been discussed but still needs to be solved: What is the best way to help less developed countries? That is the really important question. ► theme an important idea that appears several times in a book, movie, talk, etc.: Man’s relationship with nature is a common theme in his work. a subject that people talk or write about: A lot has been written on this topic.topic for The causes of poverty will be the topic for your research paper this term.topic of She gave a talk on the topic of sex discrimination. The war was the main topic of conversation all evening. Immigration is a hot topic at the moment (=a topic people are very interested in now).► see thesaurus at subject1 [Origin: 1400–1500 Latin Topica Topics, book by the ancient Greek thinker Aristotle, from Greek Topika, from topikos of a place, of a useful quotation]COLLOCATIONSadjectivesthe main topic The main topics covered in the report are finance, health, and leisure.an important topic The ministers will discuss a number of important topics.a hot topic (=one that a lot of people are discussing or arguing about) Gangs and drugs are the hot topics in this district.a controversial/contentious topic (=one that causes a lot of disagreement and strong feelings) Abortion is one of the most controversial topics, especially at election time.a sensitive topic (=one that must be dealt with carefully, because it may offend people) It is unusual for a judge to speak publicly about a sensitive topic such as religion.somebody’s favorite topic For many teenagers, love, music, and fashion are favorite topics.verbscover a topic (also deal with a topic) The book covers such topics as business strategy and marketing.address a topic formal (=deal with a topic) The articles address topics such as how to deal with stepchildren.discuss a topic We discussed a range of topics.raise/broach a topic (also bring up a topic informal) (=start talking about it) The argument started when someone raised the topic of racism.explore a topic (=talk or write about it in depth) In this class we will explore the topic of religious extremism.leave a topic (=stop talking about it) Before we leave this topic, may I add one more thing.topic + nounsa topic area Below is a list of the main topic areas covered in this class.a topic heading Write brief notes under each topic heading. |