tòpic
Tòpic is a Catalan noun that denotes the subject matter or theme of discussion. It is used to refer to the matter at hand in conversations, texts, or presentations. In everyday Catalan, the word tema is common, but tòpic appears more frequently in formal, academic, or journalistic contexts. The plural form is tòpics, and the word may appear in phrases such as “el tòpic de la conferència” or “anar més enllà del tòpic.”
Etymology and cognates: Tòpic derives from Greek topikos, meaning “relating to place” or “of place,” via Latin
Usage notes: Tòpic is often favored in formal writing or technical contexts, while temà, tema, or assumpte