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subjects

n. countable
A2 Elementary US //ˈsəbdʒɪkts// sub·jects

n. the different areas of study you learn about in school, like math, history, or science. It can also mean the people or things being discussed or studied in a book or experiment.

n. the specific branches of knowledge or study taught in an educational institution; alternatively, the individuals or entities being observed or discussed in a research context.


SIMPLE

My favorite subjects in school are history and art.

CONTEXTUAL

The researchers interviewed fifty subjects to understand how sleep deprivation affects memory and focus.

COMPLEX

While the curriculum covers a broad range of subjects, the university encourages students to specialize in a single discipline during their final year of study.

Synonyms
Etymology 1

See subject (noun).

Etymology 2

See subject (verb).

Usage

Often used in the plural when referring to a school curriculum; takes the preposition 'in' when referring to expertise.

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