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/ˈtema/
Translation
topic, subject
Word origin
From Latin thema, from Greek thema ('something set down, a proposition'), from tithenai ('to put, to place'). The same root gives English theme and thesis.
- Origin
- Greek
- Root
- thema
- English cognates
- theme, thesis
Grammar
Examples
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Let us change the subject, please.
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It is a very difficult topic to talk about.
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The main theme of the book is friendship.
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The exam topics will be on the course page.
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That song is my favourite track on the album.
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The exam topics will be on the school website.
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