topos

[ toh-pohs, ‑pos ]

noun

, plural to·poi [toh, -poi].

1. a convention or motif, especially in a literary work; a rhetorical convention.

topos

/ ˈtɒpɒs /

noun

1. a basic theme or concept, esp a stock topic in rhetoric

Word History and Origins

Origin of topos¹

First recorded in 1935–40; from Greek (koinós) tópos “(common) place”; topic ( def )

Word History and Origins

Origin of topos¹

C20: Greek, literally: place

Example Sentences

And p. 48 epeid per ho ts lichanou topos eis apeirous temnetai tomas.

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Everything outside this golden region is studded with stars to signify an epoyranios topos or heaven of heavens.

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