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Definition of Topic

1. Noun. The subject matter of a conversation or discussion. "His letters were always on the theme of love"

2. Noun. Some situation or event that is thought about. "It is a matter for the police"

Definition of Topic

1. n. One of the various general forms of argument employed in probable as distinguished from demonstrative reasoning, -- denominated by Aristotle to`poi (literally, places), as being the places or sources from which arguments may be derived, or to which they may be referred; also, a prepared form of argument, applicable to a great variety of cases, with a supply of which the ancient rhetoricians and orators provided themselves; a commonplace of argument or oratory.

2. a. Topical.

Definition of Topic

1. Adjective. (topical) ¹

2. Noun. Subject; theme; a category or general area of interest. ¹

3. Noun. (context: Internet) discussion thread ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Topic

1. a subject of discourse [n -S] : TOPICAL [adj]

Medical Definition of Topic

1. One of the various general forms of argument employed in probable as distinguished from demonstrative reasoning, denominated by Aristotle topoi (literally, places), as being the places or sources from which arguments may be derived, or to which they may be referred; also, a prepared form of argument, applicable to a great variety of cases, with a supply of which the ancient rhetoricians and orators provided themselves; a commonplace of argument or oratory. A treatise on forms of argument; a system or scheme of forms or commonplaces of argument or oratory; as, the Topics of Aristotle. "These topics, or loci, were no other than general ideas applicable to a great many different subjects, which the orator was directed to consult." (Blair) "In this question by [reason] I do not mean a distinct topic, but a transcendent that runs through all topics." (Jer. Taylor) 2. An argument or reason. "Contumacious persons, who are not to be fixed by any principles, whom no topics can work upon." (Bp. Wilkins) 3. The subject of any distinct portion of a discourse, or argument, or literary composition; also, the general or main subject of the whole; a matter treated of; a subject, as of conversation or of thought; a matter; a point; a head. 4. An external local application or remedy, as a plaster, a blister, etc. Origin: F. Topiques, pl, L. Topica the title of a work of Aristotle, Gr. Topika, fr. Topikos of or for place, concerning topoi, or commonplaces, fr. Topos a place. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Topic

tophe topheavily topheaviness topheavy tophes tophi tophin tophs tophus topi

topiarian topiaries topiarist topiarists topiary topic (current term) topic map topic sentence topic sentences topica

topical topical anaesthesia topical anaesthetic topical anesthesia topical anesthetic topical antibiotics topical chemotherapy topicalisation topicalise topicalised

Literary usage of Topic

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Call of the Wild by Jack London (1903)
"... who disburdened herself of copious opinions upon that topic, and incidentally upon a few ether traits unpleasantly peculiar to her husband's family. ..."

2. Overview of the Third Text Retrieval Conference (Trec-3) edited by D. K. Harmon (1996)
"For instance, for the topic on oil spills, a knowledgeable intermediary might add to the list 'Exxon' and 'Valdez'. As a further source of indicative words ..."

3. Railroad Rate Regulation: With Special Reference to the Powers of the by Joseph Henry Beale, Bruce Wyman (1915)
"topic B. Regulations in the States § 60. The Granger rate legislation. 61. ... topic D. The Strengthening of the Commission { 78. The Hepburn Act of 1906. ..."

4. The World's Congress of Representative Women: A Historical Résumé for by May Wright Sewall (1894)
"Address, Mrs. MA Adams, first vice-president of WCA; topic, "What Missions Have Done for Women and What Women Have Done for Missions." 4. ..."

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