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subtopic

American  
[suhb-top-ik, suhb-top-] / ˈsʌbˌtɒp ɪk, sʌbˈtɒp- /

noun

  1. a topic that is included within another topic.


Etymology

Origin of subtopic

sub- + topic

Example Sentences

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Even this subtopic is infused with Bristow’s passion for gradually emergent truths.

From Seattle Times

Pandemics were a subtopic, and participating students delved into hundreds of facts on global pandemics, including the Black Death of the 1300s.

From Los Angeles Times

Bailey said the company typically programs about 150 answers to questions within the software provided its nationwide stable of clients and that multiple subtopic answers can be added as well.

From Seattle Times

“What could some of the minor topics of our report be? I will give you a hint. I spoke of at least five subtopics. Who can name a subtopic?”

From Literature

“A subtopic to a report about Zambia is: What are the chief exports of Zambia?”

From Literature