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    Subject

    /ˈsʌb.dʒekt/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    A person or thing that is being discussed, described, or dealt with.
    The subject of the meeting was the upcoming project deadlines.
    A branch of knowledge studied or taught in a school, college, or university.
    She decided to major in biology as her favorite subject.
    The part of a sentence that indicates what it is about, typically a noun or pronoun.
    In the sentence 'The cat sleeps,' 'the cat' is the subject.
    A person under the authority of a monarch or state.
    As a subject of the king, he owed loyalty to the crown.
    verb
    To bring a person or thing under control or influence.
    The scientist aimed to subject the materials to extreme temperatures to test their durability.
    To make someone experience something unpleasant or to endure something.
    She refused to subject her children to such harsh conditions.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'subjectus,' meaning 'lying under, subjected, brought under,' from 'sub-' (under) + 'jacere' (to throw).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    subject to change
    Indicates that something may be modified or altered.
    subject matter
    The content or topic dealt with in a text or conversation.
    in the subject
    Refers to the main topic of discussion.

    Related Words

    object
    A noun or noun phrase referring to a person, place, or thing.
    predicate
    The part of a sentence or clause that expresses what is said about the subject.

    Slang Meanings

    Subjected to scrutiny or criticism.
    He's been the subject of a lot of media attention lately.
    The person or topic of gossip.
    Did you hear? She's the subject of the latest rumors.