topic

noun

top·​ic ˈtä-pik 

1

a

: the subject of a discourse or of a section of a discourse

b

: a heading in an outlined argument or exposition

2

a

: argument, reason

b

: one of the general forms of argument employed in probable reasoning

Synonyms

• content
• matter
• motif
• motive
• question
• subject
• theme

Examples of topic in a Sentence

He is comfortable discussing a wide range of topics.

topics such as health and fitness

Recent Examples on the Web

Many of the actions proposed in Trump's official agenda would be achieved through executive order and touch on topics ranging from climate change and education to the economy and immigration. —Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 12 Sep. 2024

Log in! Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans. —Eric E. Harrison, arkansasonline.com, 12 Sep. 2024

Neither Trump’s platform nor the GOP’s mentions the topic at all. —Zoë Schlanger, The Atlantic, 11 Sep. 2024

The biggest topic this year was sustainability regulations, including those passed by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the European Union. —Jon McGowan, Forbes, 11 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Latin Topica Topics (work by Aristotle), from Greek Topika, from topika, neuter plural of topikos of a place, of a topos, from topos place, topos

First Known Use

circa 1569, in the meaning defined at sense 2b

Phrases Containing topic

• sub-topic
• topic of discussion
• topic sentence

Kids Definition

topic

noun

top·​ic ˈtäp-ik 

1

: a heading in an outline of a subject or explanation

2

: the subject or a section of a subject (as of a speech or a report)