B2 noun Neutro

topic

/ˈtɒpɪk/

A topic is a specific subject that is being discussed, written about, or studied. It serves as the central focus or theme of a conversation, book, or academic paper.

Exemplos

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1

What's the topic of today's meeting?

What are we planning to discuss in our meeting today?

2

The committee addressed several sensitive topics during the hearing.

The group talked about several difficult subjects during the official meeting.

3

Don't bring up that topic again; it's a bit of a sore spot.

Please don't mention that subject again because it makes me uncomfortable.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
topic
Advérbio
topically
Adjetivo
topical
Relacionado
topicality
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Dica de memorização

Think of a 'Top'ic as being at the 'Top' of your notes or the main thing 'on top' of your mind during a talk.

Quiz rápido

The _______ of the lecture was the impact of climate change on biodiversity.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: topic

Exemplos

1

What's the topic of today's meeting?

everyday

What are we planning to discuss in our meeting today?

2

The committee addressed several sensitive topics during the hearing.

formal

The group talked about several difficult subjects during the official meeting.

3

Don't bring up that topic again; it's a bit of a sore spot.

informal

Please don't mention that subject again because it makes me uncomfortable.

4

Choosing a research topic is the first step in writing a thesis.

academic

Deciding on a specific subject to study is the beginning of writing a major paper.

5

We need to stay on topic to finish this presentation on time.

business

We must keep talking about the main point so we can finish the presentation quickly.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
topic
Advérbio
topically
Adjetivo
topical
Relacionado
topicality

Colocações comuns

hot topic a very popular or controversial subject
research topic a subject chosen for scientific or academic study
main topic the primary subject being discussed
off-topic something that is not related to the current discussion
sensitive topic a subject that needs to be handled with care or privacy

Frases Comuns

change the topic

to start talking about something different

a wide range of topics

a large variety of different subjects

broach a topic

to introduce a difficult or sensitive subject for discussion

Frequentemente confundido com

topic vs subject

A subject is often a broad field of study (like History), while a topic is a specific area within that field (like the French Revolution).

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Notas de uso

The word is widely used in both academic and casual contexts to define the scope of communication. In TOEFL exams, 'topic' often refers to the 'topic sentence' or the 'main idea' of a passage.

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Erros comuns

Learners sometimes use 'topic' when they mean 'title'. Remember that a title is the name of a work, while the topic is what the work is actually about.

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Dica de memorização

Think of a 'Top'ic as being at the 'Top' of your notes or the main thing 'on top' of your mind during a talk.

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Origem da palavra

Derived from the Greek word 'topos', which means 'place' or 'location'.

Padrões gramaticais

countable noun often followed by the preposition 'of' plural form is 'topics'
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Contexto cultural

In many English-speaking cultures, certain topics like money, religion, or politics are considered 'taboo' or inappropriate for small talk.

Quiz rápido

The _______ of the lecture was the impact of climate change on biodiversity.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: topic

Frases relacionadas

Palavras relacionadas

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B2

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B2

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B2

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B2

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B2

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B2

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B2

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