Subject: meaning, definitions and examples

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subject

 

[ ˈsʌbdʒɪkt ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

school

A particular branch of study or learning.

Synonyms

area, theme, topic

Examples of usage

  • She is studying the subject of history.
  • Mathematics is a challenging subject for many students.
Context #2 | Noun

conversation

The person or thing that is being discussed or dealt with.

Synonyms

issue, matter, topic

Examples of usage

  • The main subject of our discussion was the upcoming project.
  • Please stay on the subject during the meeting.
Context #3 | Verb

conversation

To cause someone or something to experience a particular state or emotion.

Synonyms

endure, expose, undergo

Examples of usage

  • The movie subject him to intense emotions.
  • The patients were subjected to various tests.

Translations

Translations of the word "subject" in other languages:

🇵🇹 assunto

🇮🇳 विषय (vishay)

🇩🇪 Betreff

🇮🇩 subjek

🇺🇦 тема

🇵🇱 temat

🇯🇵 件名 (kenmei)

🇫🇷 sujet

🇪🇸 asunto

🇹🇷 konu

🇰🇷 주제 (juje)

🇸🇦 موضوع (mawdu')

🇨🇿 předmět

🇸🇰 predmet

🇨🇳 主题 (zhǔtí)

🇸🇮 predmet

🇮🇸 efni

🇰🇿 тақырып (taqyryp)

🇬🇪 თემა (tema)

🇦🇿 mövzu

🇲🇽 asunto

Word origin

The word 'subject' originated from the Latin word 'subiectus', which means 'lying beneath'. In English, the word evolved to mean a branch of study or a topic of discussion. Over time, its usage expanded to include topics of conversation and the act of causing someone to experience something. The word has been in use for centuries and remains an important part of communication and education.

See also: subjection, subjective, subjectively, subjectiveness, subjectivism, subjectivity, subjects.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #191, this word is extremely common in English. It's a crucial part of basic vocabulary that's used constantly in both spoken and written communication, making it essential for even basic conversations.