newsgroup
(ˈnuzˌgrup, ˈnyuz-)
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
a discussion group on a specific topic, maintained on a computer network.
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forum
(ˈfɔr ə, ˈfoʊr ə)
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
a discussion of a public issue or other serious topic by a select group, as of experts or specialists, esp. a radio or television broadcast for this purpose.
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topicalization
(topicalization)
Princeton's WordNet
(linguistics) emphasis placed on the topic or focus of a sentence by preposing it to the beginning of the sentence; placing the topic at the beginning of the sentence is typical for English
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type
Webster Dictionary
a general form or structure common to a number of individuals; hence, the ideal representation of a species, genus, or other group, combining the essential characteristics; an animal or plant possessing or exemplifying the essential characteristics of a species, genus, or other group. Also, a group or division of animals having a certain typical or characteristic structure of body maintained within the group
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item
(ˈɪt əd)
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
a topic of gossip.
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text
(ɛkst)
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
any theme or topic.
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topically
Webster Dictionary
in a topical manner; with application to, or limitation of, a particular place or topic
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ground
(ʊnd)
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
subject for discussion; topic:
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text
Webster Dictionary
hence, anything chosen as the subject of an argument, literary composition, or the like; topic; theme
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bible
Webster Dictionary
a book with an authoritative exposition of some topic, respected by many who are experts in the field
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proceed
Webster Dictionary
to pass from one point, topic, or stage, to another; as, to proceed with a story or argument
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topical
Webster Dictionary
resembling a topic, or general maxim; hence, not demonstrative, but merely probable, as an argument
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broach
Webster Dictionary
to make public; to utter; to publish first; to put forth; to introduce as a topic of conversation
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exhaustive
(ɪgˈzɔs tɪv)
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
exhausting a subject, topic, etc.; comprehensive; thorough.
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homily
(ˈhɒm ə li)
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
a sermon typically on a scriptural topic.
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many-sided
Webster Dictionary
having many sides; -- said of figures. Hence, presenting many questions or subjects for consideration; as, a many-sided topic
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nitroso-
Webster Dictionary
(/ / /). (Chem.) A prefix (also used adjectively) designating the group or radical NO, called the nitroso group, or its compounds
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segue
(ˈseɪ gweɪ, ˈsɛg weɪ)
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
to make a smooth transition from one item or topic to another.
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hark
(ɑrk)
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
to recollect or recapitulate a previous event or topic.
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glance
(æns, glɑns)
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
to allude briefly to a topic or subject in passing (usu. fol. by at).
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exhaust
(ɪgˈzɔst)
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
to draw out all that is essential in (a subject, topic, etc.); treat thoroughly.
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head
Webster Dictionary
a separate part, or topic, of a discourse; a theme to be expanded; a subdivision; as, the heads of a sermon
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dialogue
Webster Dictionary
a written composition in which two or more persons are represented as conversing or reasoning on some topic; as, the Dialogues of Plato
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excursus
Webster Dictionary
a dissertation or digression appended to a work, and containing a more extended exposition of some important point or topic
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theme
Webster Dictionary
a subject or topic on which a person writes or speaks; a proposition for discussion or argument; a text
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ctenoidei
Webster Dictionary
a group of fishes, established by Agassiz, characterized by having scales with a pectinated margin, as in the perch. The group is now generally regarded as artificial
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analogue
Webster Dictionary
a species in one genus or group having its characters parallel, one by one, with those of another group
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transition
(ænˈzɪʃ ən, -ˈsɪʃ-)
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
a passage that links one scene or topic to another, as in a piece of writing.
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aside
(əˈsaɪd)
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
a temporary departure from a main theme or topic; brief digression.
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digress
(ɪˈgrɛs, daɪ-)
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
to wander away from the main topic or argument in speaking or writing.
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