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Word Forms of “Topic”

A subject people talk or write about.

Word Family of Topic

What is the noun of topic? — topic

topic

How to Use Each Word Form in a Sentence

  • The weather is a common topic of conversation. A1
  • Today's class topic is the French Revolution. A2
  • Environmental conservation has become a crucial political topic. B2

Origin and Word Formation of Topic

From Greek topos (place), extended to mean a subject of discussion.

Common Word Form Mistakes with Topic

Wrong: The topic was very interested.

Correct: The topic was very interesting.

Topic (noun) needs adjective 'interesting', not verb form 'interested'.

Frequently Asked Questions About Word Forms of Topic

What are the word forms of “topic”?

The confirmed forms are shown in the word family cards above. Missing parts of speech are hidden instead of filled with placeholder text.

What part of speech is “topic”?

“topic” is primarily a noun. Some forms above show how the same root works as other parts of speech.

Where does “topic” come from?

From Greek topos (place), extended to mean a subject of discussion.

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