1. topic - Noun
2. topic - Adjective
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.
A treatise on forms of argument; a system or scheme of forms or commonplaces of argument or oratory; as, the Topics of Aristotle.
An argument or reason.
The subject of any distinct portion of a discourse, or argument, or literary composition; also, the general or main subject of the whole; a matter treated of; a subject, as of conversation or of thought; a matter; a point; a head.
An external local application or remedy, as a plaster, a blister, etc.
Topical.
Source: Webster's dictionaryLike religion, politics, and family planning, cereal is not a topic to be brought up in public. It's too controversial. Erma Bombeck
The death of a beautiful woman, is unquestionably the most poetical topic in the world. Edgar Allan Poe
The death then of a beautiful woman is unquestionably the most poetical topic in the world, and equally is it beyond doubt that the lips best suited for such topic are those of a bereaved lover. Edgar Allan Poe
I've always felt that a person's intelligence is directly reflected by the number of conflicting points of view he can entertain simultaneously on the same topic. Abigail Adams
Today the term "global” can no longer constitute a serious topic for an in depth intellectual discussion because it simply means "Camerica.”. Genco Gulan
The human overpopulation issue is the topic I see as the most vital to solve if our children and grandchildren are to have a good quality of life. Alexandra Paul