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tema — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • gambit noun In chess, an opening move where a player deliberately gives up a pawn or piece to gain a stronger position.
  • matter noun Physical substance in general — anything that has mass and takes up space.
  • purpose noun The reason something exists or is done; its intended goal.
  • question noun A sentence or phrase used to ask for information or a response.
  • subject noun The main topic being discussed, studied, or shown in a work of art.
  • theme noun The main subject or topic of a talk, book, or piece of art.
  • topic noun A subject that is being discussed, written about, or thought about.

Senses

tema is used for these senses in English:

  • gambit A remark intended to open a conversation.
  • matter An affair, condition, or subject, especially one of concern or (especially when preceded by the) one that is problematic.
  • purpose (obsolete) The subject of discourse; the point at issue.
  • question A subject or topic for consideration or investigation.
  • question A proposal to a meeting as a topic for deliberation.
  • subject The main topic of a paper, work of art, discussion, field of study, etc.
  • subject matter The matter or thought presented for consideration in some statement or discussion; that which is made the object of thought or study.
  • topic Subject; theme; a category or general area of interest.

gambit — full definition

  1. noun In chess, an opening move where a player deliberately gives up a pawn or piece to gain a stronger position.
  2. noun Any calculated move or strategy, especially one that involves an initial small sacrifice or risk for a later advantage.
  3. noun A remark made to start or steer a conversation.

matter — full definition

  1. noun Physical substance in general — anything that has mass and takes up space.
  2. noun A subject, situation, or affair, especially one that needs attention or is causing concern.
  3. noun An approximate amount or extent of something.
  4. verb To be important or significant.

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