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noun
- 1. a person or thing that is being discussed, described, or dealt with: "I've said all there is to be said on the subject"
- 2. a branch of knowledge studied or taught in a school, college, or university: "math is not my best subject"
adjective
- 1. likely or prone to be affected by (a particular condition or occurrence, typically an unwelcome or unpleasant one): "he was subject to bouts of manic depression"
- 2. dependent or conditional upon: "the proposed merger is subject to the approval of the shareholders"
adverb
- 1. conditionally upon: "subject to bankruptcy court approval, the company expects to begin liquidation of its inventory"
verb
- 1. cause or force to undergo (a particular experience of form of treatment): "he'd subjected her to a terrifying ordeal"
- 2. bring (a person or country) under one's control or jurisdiction, typically by using force: "the city had been subjected to Macedonian rule"
A subject could be a broad branch of knowledge, like Biology, or a very narrow focus, like the effects of drought on avocados. If you are painting a portrait, the person posing for you is your subject.
Definition of subject noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
3 days ago · subject is a broad word for whatever is treated in writing, speech, art, etc.: the subject for discussion. theme and topic are usually narrower and apply to some limited or specific part of a general subject.
1. Being in a position or in circumstances that place one under the power or authority of another or others: subject to the law. 2. Prone; disposed: a child who is subject to colds. 3. Likely to incur or receive; exposed: a directive subject to misinterpretation. 4. Contingent or dependent: a vacation subject to changing weather. n. 1.
often affected by something, especially something unpleasant: Departure times are subject to alteration. only able to happen if something else happens: The pay rise is subject to approval by management.
Subject definition: that which forms a basic matter of thought, discussion, investigation, etc.. See examples of SUBJECT used in a sentence.
a person, animal, or corpse that is an object of medical or scientific treatment or experiment. adj. . being under the rule, control, or influence of something:The warriors ruled harshly over their subject peoples.[be+~+to]We are subject to the rules and regulations in effect.
