Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˈtɒpɪk/
KK: /ˈtɑpɪk/
Definition
A subject or idea that is discussed or written about.
Example
The main topic of the meeting was how to improve sales.
Conversation

What do you think we should discuss for our project meeting?

I believe we should choose a topic that interests everyone.

That's a good idea! Maybe we could focus on environmental issues as our topic.

Absolutely! It’s a relevant subject and has so much to explore.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Antonyms
digression
aside
irrelevance
Root Explanation
Topic → It is derived from the Greek word "topos" (meaning place). The word "topic" refers to a subject or a place of discussion or conversation.
Memory Tip
Think of 'topos' meaning 'place' to remember that a 'topic' is a subject or place of discussion.
Visually Confused Words
tropic
atopic
trophic
tropeic
metopic
entopic
ectopic
atropic