topic
/ˈtɒpɪk/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: topics
Sense 1
Meaning · English
topical
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A subject; a theme; a category or general area of interest.
Noun
Examples
A society where a topic cannot be discussed, does not have free speech.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
A discussion thread.
Noun
Examples
If after the update you still run into bugs or odd behavior, please report them in the appropriate Steam Community thread or the relevant Discord channel/topic.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “topic” mean?
topical
Is “topic” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.