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< Middle English subget < Old French suget < Latin subiectus (“lying under or near, adjacent, also subject, exposed”), as a noun, subiectus (“a subject, an inferior”), subiectum (“the subject of a proposition”), past participle of subiciō (“throw, lay, place”) < sub (“under, at the foot of”) + iaciō (“throw, hurl”).
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Adjective
subject (not comparable)
- of a person, people or place who are ruled by another
- The Roman Empire ruled many subject territories.
Synonyms
- (ruled by another): dominated, subservient
Noun
subject (plural subjects)
- (grammar) In a clause: the word or word group (usually a noun phrase) that is dealt with. In active clauses with verbs denoting an action, the subject and the actor are usually the same.
- “In the sentence ‘The mouse is eaten by the cat in the kitchen.’, ‘The mouse’ is the subject, ‘the cat’ being the agent.”
- The main topic of a paper, work of art, discussion, etc.
- A particular area of study.
- Her favorite subject is physics.
- A citizen in a monarchy.
- I am a British subject.
- A person ruled over by another, especially a monarch or state authority.
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Derived terms
- subject title
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What is the best subject to excel in school?
Q. If I specialize in one subject, I would like it to be a good one. Meaning that, I want to study a subject that will bring me rewards later in life. I know that if I specialize in the arts, there is a very slim chance I can earn a modest pay. I also know that Informatics is a good subject but they'll fire you when you get older to replace you with a younger generation. In your opinion, what subject brings the greatest rewards later in life?
Asked by Caelestiel - Mon May 21 14:35:41 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. the subject you enjoy the most! doing what you are passionate about will bring you he most rewards whether it is english or art or science!
Answered by goodtobehappy - Mon May 21 14:41:01 2007
Q. If I specialize in one subject, I would like it to be a good one. Meaning that, I want to study a subject that will bring me rewards later in life. I know that if I specialize in the arts, there is a very slim chance I can earn a modest pay. I also know that Informatics is a good subject but they'll fire you when you get older to replace you with a younger generation. In your opinion, what subject brings the greatest rewards later in life?
Asked by Caelestiel - Mon May 21 14:35:41 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. the subject you enjoy the most! doing what you are passionate about will bring you he most rewards whether it is english or art or science!
Answered by goodtobehappy - Mon May 21 14:41:01 2007
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