subject (n)
topic (n)
theme (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 10
def the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
examples he didn't want to discuss that subject
it was a very sensitive topic
his letters were always on the theme of love
Outgoing links
Hypernym message, content, subject matter, substance
Derivationally related form theme → thematic
Derivationally related form topic → topical
Hyponym bone of contention; precedent; question, head; keynote
Incoming links
Derivationally related form thematic → theme
Pertainym (pertains to noun) thematic → theme; unthematic → theme
Derivationally related form topical → topic
Hyponym message, content, subject matter, substance
Hypernym bone of contention; precedent; question, head; keynote

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