topic
UK: ˈtɒpɪk | US: ˈtɑːpɪk
n. a subject of discussion, essay, or conversation
n. a general area of interest or study
topic = top<place> + ic<relating to>
- top (from Greek topos, meaning "place")
- ic (suffix from Greek -ikos, indicating "relating to")
Etymology Origin:
The word "topic" originates from the Greek topos ("place"), which metaphorically evolved to mean "a subject or theme" in rhetoric. In ancient Greek, topoi (plural) referred to common "places" or standard arguments used in speeches. The suffix -ic (Greek -ikos) denotes relation, forming "topic" as "relating to a subject of discussion." Over time, it broadened to any general subject matter.
The main topic of the meeting was climate change.
She chose a controversial topic for her research paper.
Let’s stick to the topic instead of digressing.
The book covers a wide range of topics in science.
His speech wandered off-topic several times.