subtopic

[ suhb-top-ik, suhb-top- ]

noun

1. a topic that is included within another topic.

Word History and Origins

Origin of subtopic¹

sub- + topic

Example Sentences

"While not likely the main driver of the attacks, Hamas’s actions send a clear reminder to the Saudis that the Palestinian issue should not be treated as just another subtopic in normalisation negotiations," Richard LeBaron, a former U.S.

From Reuters

"While not likely the main driver of the attacks, Hamas’s actions send a clear reminder to the Saudis that the Palestinian issue should not be treated as just another subtopic in normalisation negotiations," Richard LeBaron, a former U.S.

From Reuters

Even this subtopic is infused with Bristow’s passion for gradually emergent truths.

From Seattle Times

Pandemics were a subtopic, and participating students delved into hundreds of facts on global pandemics, including the Black Death of the 1300s.

From Los Angeles Times

Bailey said the company typically programs about 150 answers to questions within the software provided its nationwide stable of clients and that multiple subtopic answers can be added as well.

From Seattle Times