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| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : top-ik |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈtɒp ɪk |
Definition of topics
Origin :- 1630s, "argument suitable for debate," singular form of "Topics" (1560s), the name of a work by Aristotle on logical and rhetorical generalities, from Latin Topica, from Greek Ta Topika, literally "matters concerning topoi," from topoi "commonplaces," neuter plural of topikos "commonplace, of a place," from topos "place" (see topos). The meaning "matter treated in speech or writing, subject, theme" is first recorded 1720.
- noun subject matter
- I can foresee other objections, derived from topics which have not here been treated of.
- Extract from : « An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding » by David Hume
- These topics were taboo and Captain Obed soon ceased to mention them.
- Extract from : « Thankful's Inheritance » by Joseph C. Lincoln
- No; on these topics, Socrates, I do as you do and repeat myself.
- Extract from : « The Memorabilia » by Xenophon
- Topics of local interest, methods of farming, etc., are the subjects for discussion.
- Extract from : « The Negro Farmer » by Carl Kelsey
- Besides all this there were the topics of the day to discuss.
- Extract from : « The Gorgeous Girl » by Nalbro Bartley
- These topics are not on the subject of the day's lesson, but of some preceding lesson.
- Extract from : « College Teaching » by Paul Klapper
- Topics that are timely and of interest to the whole community should be discussed.
- Extract from : « Rural Life and the Rural School » by Joseph Kennedy
- "You appear to have devoted attention to these topics," said he, with a smile.
- Extract from : « Sir Jasper Carew » by Charles James Lever
- We are of the world, and can discuss its topics, man to man.
- Extract from : « Roland Cashel » by Charles James Lever
- He has thus permitted strangers to come and speak with him on these topics?
- Extract from : « Barrington » by Charles James Lever
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