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Synonyms for topics

Grammar : Noun
Spell : top-ik
Phonetic Transcription : ˈtɒp ɪk

Top 10 synonyms for topics
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Définition 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
Example sentences :
  • 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

Antonyms for topics

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