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Topic
Topic Top"ic, n. [F. topiques, pl., L. topica the title of a
work of Aristotle, Gr. topika`, fr. topiko`s of or for place,
concerning to`poi, or commonplaces, fr. to`pos a place.]
(a) 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.
(b) pl. A treatise on forms of argument; a system or scheme
of forms or commonplaces of argument or oratory; as, the
Topics of Aristotle.
These topics, or loci, were no other than general
ideas applicable to a great many different
subjects, which the orator was directed to consult.
--Blair.
In this question by [reason] I do not mean a
distinct topic, but a transcendent that runs
through all topics. --Jer. Taylor.
2. An argument or reason. [Obs.]
Contumacious persons, who are not to be fixed by any
principles, whom no topics can work upon. --Bp.
Wilkins.
3. 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.
4. (Med.) An external local application or remedy, as a
plaster, a blister, etc. [Obsoles.] --Wiseman.
Topic
Topic Top"ic, a.
Topical. --Drayton. Holland.
Meaning of Topics from wikipedia
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- In stereochemistry, topicity is the stereochemical relationship between substituents and the structure to which they are attached. Depending on the relationship...
- 101 (pronounced "one-oh-one") is a topic for beginners in any area. It has all the basic principles and concepts that are expected in a particular field...
- each, what the topics might be and what each do****ent's balance of topics is. Topic models are also referred to as probabilistic topic models, which refers...
- the topic. Such topics tend to be subjects. In many languages, pronouns referring to previously established topics will show pro-drop. The topic/theme...
- of infinitesimals For further developments: see list of real analysis topics, list of complex analysis topics, list of multivariable calculus topics....
- places. Though the Topics, as a whole, does not deal directly with the "forms of syllogism", clearly Aristotle contemplates the use of topics as places from...
- Velibor Topić (born 24 July 1970 in Mostar, SR Bosnia and Herzegovina, SFR Yugoslavia) is a Bosnian and British actor. He is known for his roles in Snatch...
- interview, and testing interests and aptitudes. This is a list of counseling topics. Academic advising Art therapy/dance therapy/drama therapy/music therapy...
