Definition of topic

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Topic (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..

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Prompt :: Prompt (v. t.) To remind, as an actor or an orator, of words or topics forgotten..
Topic :: Topic (n.) A treatise on forms of argument; a system or scheme of forms or commonplaces of argument or oratory; as, the Topics of Aristotle..
Topical :: Topical (n.) Of or pertaining to a place; limited; logical application; as, a topical remedy; a topical claim or privilege..
Topic :: Topic (n.) An external local application or remedy, as a plaster, a blister, etc..
Excursus :: Excursus (n.) A dissertation or digression appended to a work, and containing a more extended exposition of some important point or topic..
Bible :: Bible (n.) A book with an authoritative exposition of some topic, respected by many who are experts in the field..
Epithem :: Epithem (n.) Any external topical application to the body, except ointments and plasters, as a poultice, lotion, etc..
Branch :: Branch (a.) Diverging from, or tributary to, a main stock, line, way, theme, etc.; as, a branch vein; a branch road or line; a branch topic; a branch store..
Proceed :: Proceed (v. i.) To pass from one point, topic, or stage, to another; as, to proceed with a story or argument..
Article :: Article (n.) A distinct portion of an instrument, discourse, literary work, or any other writing, consisting of two or more particulars, or treating of various topics; as, an article in the Constitution. Hence: A clause in a contract, system of regulations, treaty, or the like; a term, condition, or stipulation in a contract; a concise statement; as, articles of agreement..
Burden :: Burden (n.) The verse repeated in a song, or the return of the theme at the end of each stanza; the chorus; refrain. Hence: That which is often repeated or which is dwelt upon; the main topic; as, the burden of a prayer..
Topic :: Topic (a.) Topical.
Concordance :: Concordance (n.) A topical index or orderly analysis of the contents of a book.
Ectopic :: Ectopic (a.) Out of place; congenitally displaced; as, an ectopic organ..
Recapitulate :: Recapitulate (v. i.) To sum up, or enumerate by heads or topics, what has been previously said; to repeat briefly the substance..
Symptom :: Symposium (n.) A collection of short essays by different authors on a common topic; -- so called from the appellation given to the philosophical dialogue by the Greeks.
Order :: Order (n.) Of intellectual notions or ideas, like the topics of a discource..
Digest :: Digest (v. t.) A compilation of statutes or decisions analytically arranged. The term is applied in a general sense to the Pandects of Justinian (see Pandect), but is also specially given by authors to compilations of laws on particular topics; a summary of laws; as, Comyn's Digest; the United States Digest..
Vaudeville :: Vaudeville (n.) A kind of song of a lively character, frequently embodying a satire on some person or event, sung to a familiar air in couplets with a refrain; a street song; a topical song..
Index :: Index (n.) A table for facilitating reference to topics, names, and the like, in a book; -- usually alphabetical in arrangement, and printed at the end of the volume..
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