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accepted subject

[ək-ˈsep-təd ˈsəb-jikt]
nounpl: accepted subjects
assunto aceito
1. A topic or matter that is widely recognized, approved, or admitted as valid in academic, professional, or social contexts
Climate change is now an accepted subject in mainstream science.
Mudança climática é agora um assunto aceito na ciência convencional.
2. In academic contexts, a field of study officially recognized and approved by an institution
Philosophy is an accepted subject at most universities.
Filosofia é um assunto aceito na maioria das universidades.
Synonyms
recognized subjectapproved subjectlegitimate subjectestablished subjectmainstream topic
Antonyms
taboo subjectcontroversial subjectrejected subjectdisputed subjectfringe topic

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
assunto aceito
Standard usage in educational and professional contexts
Portugal
assunto aceite
Uses European Portuguese spelling with 'aceite'
São Paulo
assunto aceito
Standard Brazilian Portuguese variant

Related Idioms & Phrases

beat a dead horse - to discuss an accepted subject repetitively
open book - an accepted subject that is easy to understand
talk of the town - an accepted subject of general interest
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