Definitions for topic
ˈtɒp ɪktop·ic

Princeton's WordNet(2.00 / 4 votes)Rate this definition:

1. subject, topic, theme(noun)

   the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

   "he didn't want to discuss that subject"; "it was a very sensitive topic"; "his letters were always on the theme of love"

2. topic, subject, issue, matter(noun)

   some situation or event that is thought about

   "he kept drifting off the topic"; "he had been thinking about the subject for several years"; "it is a matter for the police"

Wiktionary(1.75 / 4 votes)Rate this definition:

1. topic(Noun)

   Subject; theme; a category or general area of interest.

   Etymology: From topica, from τοπικός, from .

2. topic(Noun)

   discussion thread

   Etymology: From topica, from τοπικός, from .

3. topic(Adjective)

   topical

   Etymology: From topica, from τοπικός, from .

Webster Dictionary(2.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. Topic(noun)

   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. Topic(noun)

   a treatise on forms of argument; a system or scheme of forms or commonplaces of argument or oratory; as, the Topics of Aristotle

3. Topic(noun)

   an argument or reason

4. Topic(noun)

   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

5. Topic(noun)

   an external local application or remedy, as a plaster, a blister, etc

6. Topic(adj)

   topical

Freebase(5.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. Topic

   Topic is a chocolate bar made by Mars, Incorporated in France and sold throughout Europe. It contains hazelnuts, nougat and caramel. The bar was first introduced in 1962. In the UK it was advertised with the line "A Hazelnut in Every Bite" The chocolate bar was promoted in a series of radio advertisements broadcast in 2002 with the strapline "A joy to eat, but a bitch to make". These adverts featured actors Simon Pegg and Mark Heap who both appeared in the cult British TV comedy Spaced. The Topic was removed from boxes of Celebrations in 2006, along with Twix.

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Topic

   top′ik, n. a subject of discourse or argument: a matter.—adj. Top′ical, pertaining to a place: local: relating to a topic or subject: relating to things of local interest.—adv. Top′ically, with reference to a particular place or topic. [Fr.,—Low L.,—Gr. ta topika, the general principles of argument—topos, a place.]

CrunchBase(4.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. Topic

   Topic smartly identifies your interests and matches you with like-minded people

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1. topic

   Song lyrics by topic -- Explore a large variety of song lyrics performed by topic on the Lyrics.com website.

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'topic' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #3924

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'topic' in Written Corpus Frequency: #3603

3. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'topic' in Nouns Frequency: #1045

Anagrams for topic »

1. optic

2. cop it

3. picot

How to pronounce topic?

1. 

   Alex

   US English

   

   Daniel

   British

   

   Karen

   Australian

   

   Veena

   Indian

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of topic in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of topic in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of topic in a Sentence

1. Trade Alert President Henry Schwartz:

   (The) recent massive blocks of VIX puts have been a hot topic among traders.

2. Quinn Nystrom:

   I've seen the criticism from people( on social media), saying this is a publicity stunt, but I really don't give a s ** t. Because for the Type I diabetes community and for the 7.5 million Americans who depend on insulin, this is the biggest thing, today, that has happened to the insulin crisis, by shining a light on this topic.

3. The IOC:

   We have been informed of the resignation, we will continue our ongoing work and consultation with the international Federations and other members of the Olympic Movement. The topic will be discussed at the IOC Executive Board next week.

4. William De Vijlder:

   We suspect that helicopter money was the topic to be discussed.

5. Aretha Franklin:

   My aunt did not ask Jasper Williams Jr. to eulogize her before she passed away because dying is a topic that she never discussed with anyone, however, there were several people that my aunt admired that would have been outstanding individuals to deliver her eulogy including Dr. William J. Barber, Rev. Al Sharpton, Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, Rev. James Holley and Pastor E.L. Branch.

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