subject
UK: ˈsʌbdʒɪkt | US: ˈsʌbdʒɛkt
n. 1. A topic or theme discussed or studied.
n. 2. A person or thing being acted upon or studied.
n. 3. A branch of knowledge in academia.
vt. 1. To cause to undergo or experience something.
adj. 1. Being under the authority or control of another.
subject = sub<under> + ject<throw>
- sub: From Latin sub, meaning "under."
- ject: From Latin jacere (past participle jectus), meaning "to throw."
Etymology Origin:
The word subject originates from Latin subjectus (past participle of subicere), combining sub ("under") and jacere ("to throw"). It originally described something "thrown under" authority or control, later expanding to mean topics "placed under" discussion or study. The dual meanings of "governed entity" and "topic" reflect this logical progression.
The subject of the lecture was climate change.
She is a British subject living abroad.
Mathematics was his favorite subject in school.
The prisoners were subjected to harsh conditions.
The kingdom was subject to foreign rule for centuries.